Audiology Program DirectorThe Department of Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University seeks applications for a full-time Audiology Program Director. This position involves leading the development of the new AuD program for a planned opening in . The Audiology Program Director should be passionate about providing excellent educational opportunities to a diverse student population, ensuring a high quality student experience, and creating a collaborative working environment.
This position requires contact with students, outside constituents, professional organizations, and faculty.Examples Of DutiesPlans, coordinates, and participates in AuD PracticumCoordinates and provides clinical supervisionDirects student clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practiceAppropriately assesses student learning and performanceMaintains student recordInitiates and maintains community partnershipsIdentifies and secures clinical sites and/or clinical partnerships/educators for practicum experiencesAppropriately communicates to faculty and program director on student informationEngages in teaching and serviceDesigns, coordinates, and implements clinical simulationsUses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculumParticipates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goalsWorks collaboratively with department faculty and staffAdvises students on clinical performance and supports and exemplifies the University's core valuesActively engages in inter-professional collaboration activitiesUpholds and enforces student and clinical supervisor manual policies and university policies/proceduresMaintains clinical documentationClinically administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairmentCollects data and prepares reports as required by the University and accreditation associationServes on department, college, and university committeesTypical QualificationsMinimum Required Education: AuD or PhD in Audiology. Minimum Required Experience:Minimum of 3 years of clinical teaching experience required.Evidence of teaching effectiveness/excellence.Qualifications:Experience with CAA accreditation procedures is highly valued.Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications:Candidates will hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.Candidates will also have (or be eligible to obtain) Mississippi licensure in Audiology.