Audiology Department Chair

San José State University•San Jose, CA

1d•$191,000 - $214,000•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. The Chair will be 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 students. 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 program decisions. They will also mentor and advocate for faculty, support their professional growth, and provide administrative oversight to the Audiology Clinic Director for clinic operations, community impact, and financial sustainability. Teaching will be in graduate audiology, reflecting the candidate's expertise, departmental needs, and the chair's workload. The chair appointment is for four years, after which the incumbent will continue as a tenured faculty member. The Department of Audiology offers a Doctor of Audiology program focused on research and clinical training, preparing students for careers in hearing and balance healthcare. Located in Silicon Valley, the program emphasizes hands-on experience through its clinic, laboratories, and clinical rotations, culminating in a doctoral research project. Small cohort sizes allow for close faculty mentorship. San José State University 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.
Demonstrated 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.
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.

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

Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Audiology, including strategic planning, faculty and staff supervision, hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Manage departmental resources, including budget, travel, facilities, and space, and preside over faculty meetings.
Lead and administer the Doctor of Audiology program consistent with ACAE and CAA standards for program leadership, ensuring accreditation and overseeing program assessment and improvement.
Share responsibility for curriculum, governance, and program decisions with the department’s faculty.
Provide administrative oversight for the retention, tenure, and promotion of AUD faculty.
Lead strategic planning in collaboration with key stakeholders and the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences to meet student, staff, faculty, and community needs.
Provide administrative oversight and support for the Program Director, Audiology Clinic Director, and Director of Clinical Education in clinic operations, strategic growth, and the long-term sustainability of the SJSU Audiology Clinic.
Teach graduate audiology courses, reflecting the candidate’s expertise, departmental needs, and the workload assigned to the chair role.
Support an evidence-based research agenda for the Department of Audiology and facilitate professional development activities and mentorship for faculty.
Advocate for the Department of Audiology mission with university administration and to professional and academic groups at local, regional, state, and national levels.
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with clinical sites and community organizations.
Maintain active involvement in professional organizations governing audiology.
Serve as an advocate for students, staff, and faculty, and effectively respond to their concerns and those of external stakeholders.
Engage in activities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus, in local and global communities, and the profession.
Participate in shared governance, including 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.
Comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act requirements.
Complete Clery Act training and report Clery incidents if designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Complete assigned and required CSU employee training (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety).