Audiology Department Chair

CSU Careers•San José, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Audiology at San José State University is seeking a Department Chair to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time, tenured faculty position with a fractional administrative appointment as chair. The role is responsible for the academic, administrative, and strategic direction of the program. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research, teaching, leadership, and professional achievements, with a commitment to health equity, interprofessional practice, and supporting diverse student populations. The Chair will provide visionary leadership for the department, ensure compliance with accreditation standards (ACAE and CAA), and foster a collaborative environment for curriculum and clinical training decisions. The Chair will also mentor and advocate for faculty, support their professional development, and provide administrative oversight to the Audiology Clinic Director for clinic operations, community impact, and financial sustainability. Teaching assignments will be in graduate audiology, reflecting the candidate's expertise, departmental needs, and the chair workload. The term of the chair appointment is four years, after which the incumbent will continue as a tenured faculty member. The Department of Audiology offers a Doctor of Audiology program in Silicon Valley, preparing students for careers in hearing and balance healthcare. The program emphasizes comprehensive academic and clinical training, with students gaining hands-on experience through the on-campus clinic, vestibular laboratory, clinical rotations, externships, and a doctoral research project. Small cohort sizes allow for close faculty mentorship. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), committed to advancing equity and creating inclusive learning environments.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a field related to hearing and speech sciences, balance, or communication disorders.
Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, service, leadership, research, scholarly and creative activities for appointment as a tenured associate professor or full professor.
Prior experience in university academic administrative positions.
Experience with project management, strategic planning, and budgeting.
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, including diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation, as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, advising, and other comparable experiences.
US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment).

Nice To Haves

A clinical degree in Audiology
Experience with accreditation processes and clinical compliance requirements
Experience with research and externally funded programs, including NIH or other national funding agencies.
Experience with developing and maintaining interdisciplinary partnerships
Two or more years of clinical experience
Knowledge of clinical operations, HIPAA compliance, quality assurance, and clinical documentation systems
Eligibility for California State Audiology License

Responsibilities

Provides visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Audiology, including strategic planning, faculty and staff supervision, hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Manages departmental resources, including the allocated budget, travel, facilities, and space, and presides over faculty meetings.
Leads and administers the Doctor of Audiology program consistent with ACAE and CAA standards for program leadership, ensuring the department maintains accreditation and overseeing program assessment and improvement efforts at the University level.
Shares responsibility for curriculum, governance, and program decisions with the department’s faculty, and provides administrative oversight for the retention, tenure, and promotion of AUD faculty.
In collaboration with key stakeholders and the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, leads strategic planning to meet student, staff, faculty, and community needs, including administrative oversight and support for the Program Director, Audiology Clinic Director, Director of Clinical Education in clinic operations, strategic growth, and the long-term sustainability of the SJSU Audiology Clinic.
Teaching assignments will be in graduate audiology and will reflect the candidate’s expertise, departmental needs, and the workload assigned to the chair role.
Supports an evidence-based research agenda for the Department of Audiology and facilitates professional development activities and mentorship for faculty.
Advocates for the Department of Audiology mission with university administration and to professional and academic groups at local, regional, state, and national levels.
Supports the Directors to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with clinical sites and community organizations and maintains active involvement in professional organizations governing audiology.
Serves as an advocate for students, staff, and faculty, and effectively responds to their concerns and those of external stakeholders.
Engages in activities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus, in local and global communities, and the profession.
Participating in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Demonstrate awareness and experience 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.
All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety).