What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Program Director position at Jackson State University?
Posting Number
S01811P
Position Title
Audiology Program Director
Department
Communicative Disorders
FLSA
Salary
Not listed.
Grant Funded
Yes
Location
Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student
Staff
Number of Vacancies
1
Position Summary
The Department of Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University seeks applications for a full-time Audiology Coordinator. This position involves leading the development of the new AuD program for a planned opening in 2027-2028. The Audiology Coordinator 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
AuD or PhD in Audiology.
Minimum Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical teaching experience required.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness/excellence.
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.
Qualifications
Experience with CAA accreditation procedures is highly valued.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
See minimum required experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, and participates in AuD Practicum
- Coordinates and provides clinical supervision
- Directs student clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice
- Appropriately assesses student learning and performance
- Maintains student record
- Initiates and maintains community partnerships
- Identifies and secures clinical sites and/or clinical partnerships/educators for practicum experiences
- Appropriately communicates to faculty and program director on student information
- Engages in teaching and service
- Designs, coordinates, and implements clinical simulations
- Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals
- Works collaboratively with department faculty and staff
- Advises students on clinical performance and supports and exemplifies the University’ s core values
- Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities
- Upholds and enforces student and clinical supervisor manual policies and university policies/procedures
- Maintains clinical documentation
- Clinically 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 impairment
- Collects data and prepares reports as required by the University and accreditation association
- Serves on department, college, and university committees
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date
11/06/2024
Close Date
11/20/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants