Audiology Clinic Director

San José State University•San Jose, CA

2d•$6,825 - $9,431•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Audiology at San José State University is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member to serve as the Audiology Clinic Director, beginning August 2026. This renewable position involves clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for the SJSU Audiology Clinic, supporting patient care, clinical education, community engagement, and clinic sustainability. The role requires a significant on-campus presence for direct clinical services, overseeing operations, supporting student learning, and engaging with various stakeholders. The director will lead efforts to strengthen clinic infrastructure, expand patient access and learning opportunities, develop operational systems, build referral networks and community partnerships, and support service growth. The Clinic Director reports to the Department Chair and collaborates with other faculty, staff, students, university administration, and external stakeholders. Performance will be evaluated based on effectiveness in clinic operations, strategic development, patient access, clinical service, clinical education and student supervision, partnership development, and contributions to the clinic's growth and sustainability. San José State University values institutional excellence and is committed to advancing equity, seeking teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning and knowledge exchange for its diverse student population.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited institution and eligibility for California audiology licensure at the time of appointment.
Minimum of five years of professional audiology experience.
Leadership experience in clinical operations, healthcare services, program administration, or organizational development.
Experience improving operational systems, clinical services, or strategic initiatives that resulted in measurable organizational, service, or educational outcomes.
Experience building professional partnerships, referral networks, community collaborations, or stakeholder relationships.
Knowledge of clinical operations, HIPAA compliance, quality assurance, clinical documentation systems, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience establishing, expanding, or managing clinical services that increased patient access, clinic utilization, or student clinical learning opportunities.
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
Experience in vestibular assessment and management.
Experience developing specialty clinical programs or service lines.
Experience with business planning, budgeting, financial management, clinical service development, or revenue-generating clinical operations.
Experience with electronic medical record systems and clinic technology integration.
Experience with accreditation processes and clinical compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for clinic operations, patient access, workflow development, documentation systems, quality assurance, compliance, equipment and technology management, and continuous improvement.
Develops and implements standardized operating procedures, scheduling processes, and operational systems that support efficient, sustainable clinic operations.
Provides regular in-person presence to ensure effective leadership of clinic operations.
Leads clinic growth initiatives through referral network development, community partnerships, service expansion, operational planning, and increased clinic utilization.
Supports development of financial infrastructure, sustainable business practices, and future revenue-generating clinical services consistent with university policies.
Provides direct clinical services, clinical instruction, student supervision, and teaching consistent with departmental needs.
Supports the development and assessment of student clinical competencies and readiness for external placements and professional practice.
Develops and maintains relationships with healthcare providers, school districts, community organizations, industry partners, referral sources, and university stakeholders to strengthen patient access and community engagement.
Collaborates with departmental leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners to support accreditation readiness, strategic planning, clinic development, and long-term program goals.
Performs other duties related to clinic operations, teaching, clinical service, accreditation support, and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Department Chair.
Participates in shared governance, including department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Organizes all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Demonstrates awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.