Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Audiology,

University of Iowa, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders,

Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Clinic, Iowa City, IA

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Position Description: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced audiologist for a full-time, 12-month clinical track position. The successful candidate will contribute to our thriving AuD clinical program as well as our mission of excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and scholarly activities by providing clinical instruction to AuD students in our university-based Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic as well as community-based settings.

We currently offer a broad scope of audiology services to individuals across the lifespan including routine diagnostic testing, auditory electrophysiology testing, aural (re)habilitation services including comprehensive hearing aid and cochlear implant services, hearing loss prevention, and assessment and management of tinnitus and auditory processing disorders, with the goal of expanding services to include vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.

About the University of Iowa, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Iowa City Community:

The University of Iowa (UIowa) remains a top public research institution in the nation, featuring a nationally recognized academic medical center next to the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) building. Campus-wide, faculty encourage students to develop their interests across disciplines, adhering to UIowa’s mission of collaboration over competition. This collaborative environment empowers students to explore, uncover new insights, and share discoveries. The University is centrally located in Iowa City, a city of about 75,000 people. Iowa City offers an outstanding quality of life and regularly appears on “most charming” and “best places to live” lists for affordability, low crime rates, excellent schools, and commitment to health and wellness. The vibrant downtown hosts numerous musical and cultural festivals each year. Indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Iowa City is an easy drive to several large and lively Midwestern cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.

The UIowa Department of CSD is renowned for its highly ranked audiology and speech-language pathology clinical programs and innovative research. The Department of CSD is soon to move into a new, state-of-the-art facility with significant space for expansion of new and existing programs. The new facility will remain within close walking distance to University of Iowa Health Care and downtown Iowa City.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary: Competitive and negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment Start Date: When position is filled.

Applications: Candidates will submit the following application materials: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and clinical teaching philosophy. Letters of reference may be requested later. To apply, go to our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and choose requisition number #75248. Contact Professor Stephanie Fleckenstein at stephanie-fleckenstein@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Screening: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. Successful candidates will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

• Clinical doctorate or master’s degree in audiology from an accredited program

• Holds or eligible to obtain an audiology license and hearing aid dispensing license in the state of Iowa


• Holds or eligible to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-A)

• At least 3 years of experience in clinical audiology


• At least 1 year experience with clinical teaching


• In additon to experience in general audiology diagnositics and hearing aid services, clinical experience in one or more of the following specialty areas:
  
  
  
  • Pediatric aural rehabilitation
  
  
  • Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
  
  
  • Cochlear implants
  
  
  • Tinnitus assessment and management
  
  
  • Auditory processing disorders assesment and management
  
  
  
  


• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work, academic, and/or clinical environment where people from all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated


• Experience with interprofessional education and collaborative practices


• Evidence of leadership in and/or service to the profession (e.g., involvement in professional organizations


• Experience with development and implementation of clinical programming or program development


• Familiarity with CMS regulations and guidelines and general audiology business practices