Audiologist - 139653

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Audiology Services seeks an Audiologist to administer and interpret diagnostic tests in audiology and vestibular function, plus supervise Au.D. students. The role includes diagnostic, habilitative, rehabilitative, and research activities for hearing and balance disorders.

Depending on experience, the position may be hired at Audiologist or Sr. Audiologist level. Requires postgraduate training and strong communication skills for collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Audiology or Doctorate in Audiology (AuD).
• Audiologist (CCC-A).
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience for Sr. Audiologist level.
• Experience with audiological and balance evaluations for adults.
• Postgraduate training in standard audiologic tests (PT/ speech, immittance, OAE, speech perception).
• Experience selecting/ fitting/ verifying hearing aids; basic repairs.
• Auditory evoked potential testing (BAER, EcoG, VEMP) interpretation.
• Ability to explain test findings and social disability from hearing loss.
• Aural habilitative/rehabilitative counseling; assistive listening devices.
• Ototoxic monitoring for inpatients/outpatients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret diagnostic and neurodiagnostic tests in audiology and vestibular function.
• Perform diagnostic, habilitative, rehabilitative, and research activities for hearing and balance disorders.
• Provide clinical supervision of Au.D. students.
• Describe test findings to physicians and discuss social impact of hearing loss.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adult audiology

Balance testing

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Audiology or AuD

CCC-A

Tools

Hearing aid fitting/verification

OAE

BAER/VNG/VEMP testing

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/18/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Audiologist will be responsible for administering and interpreting diagnostic and neurodiagnostic tests in the field of audiology and vestibular function. Performs diagnostic, habilitative, rehabilitative, and research activities related to hearing and balance disorders. The Audiologist will also provide clinical supervision of Au.D. students. Requires specialized postgraduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with hearing loss and balance disorders.

Learn more about UC San Diego Health's Audiology Services

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Audiologist or Sr. Audiologist level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Audiology or Doctorate of Audiology (AuD).
• Audiologist (CCC-A).
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience to qualify for hire at the Sr. Audiologist level.
• Experience performing audiological and balance evaluation and treatment for primarily adult populations.
• Postgraduate training and experience administering standard audiologic tests; including puretone testing, speech audiometry, immittance (tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, multicomponent/multifrequency tympanometry), otoacoustic emission (OAE), and speech perception testing.
• Postgraduate training and experience in selection, fitting and verification of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Basic hearing aid repair.
• Experience performing auditory evoked potential testing (BAER, EcoG, VEMP) and interpreting results related to hearing loss and vestibular disorders.
• Experience in describing to physicians the audiological test findings and amount of social disability resulting from a hearing loss.
• Experience providing aural habilitative/rehabilitative counseling services, including selection of assistive listening devices.
• Experience providing ototoxic monitoring services for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5+) or more years demonstrated experience performing habilitative and rehabilitative services related to hearing and balance.
• California Hearing Aid Dispensing License.
• Experience and skill in performing assessments for auditory processing.
• Experience giving hearing aid evaluations and fittings including needs assessment, appropriate verification techniques such as real ear measures, and outcome measures.
• Knowledge of current hearing aid technologies available and their particular use with each individual patient to develop or increase communication skills.
• Knowledge of cochlear implant technologies, including implant mapping, troubleshooting equipment across devices, and patient counseling.
• Experience and skill in performing diagnostic services related to balance pathology; videonystagmography (VNG) including saccade, gaze, positional tracking, optokinetic and caloric tests.
• Extensive knowledge of when and how to perform balance maneuvers such as the Dix-Hallpike and Semont-Epley maneuvers.
• Facial nerve monitoring and interpretation: Electroneurography (ENoG) testing.
• Postgraduate training and experience performing and interpreting neurodiagnostic vestibular function testing.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations within Hillcrest and La Jolla based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $112,293 - $148,041 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $53.78 - $70.90

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).