Audiology Clinic Director

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a full-time temporary Audiology Clinic Director in the Department of Audiology. Anticipated start is Spring 2027.

The position is based in San Jose, California, with a salary range of $150,000–$170,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications. The Director provides clinic leadership, oversees operations, teaching, student supervision, and services, while expanding community partnerships and ensuring accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Au.D. degree from an accredited institution with California licensure eligibility.
• Minimum of five years of professional audiology experience.
• Leadership in clinical operations, healthcare services, program administration, or organizational development with measurable outcomes.
• Experience building professional partnerships, referral networks, community collaborations, or stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, clinical documentation systems, and continuous improvement practices.
• Awareness of educational goals for a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic leadership, oversee operations, scheduling, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Deliver clinical services, supervise students, and support clinical teaching.
• Develop referral networks and community partnerships to expand access and services.
• Collaborate on accreditation readiness, strategic planning, and program development.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Engage with diverse student populations and support inclusive education.
• Participate in shared governance and service assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical operations

Healthcare services

Program administration

Partnership building

Quality assurance

HIPAA compliance

Education

Au.D. degree

CCC‑A certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Overview

Full‑time temporary faculty – Audiology Clinic Director at San José State University, Department of Audiology. Anticipated start: Spring 2027. Salary range: $150,000–$170,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Clinic Leadership and Operations: 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.
• Strategic Growth and Development: 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.
• Teaching, Clinical Service, and Student Supervision: 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.
• Community Engagement: 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.
• Collaboration and Program Development: 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, typically in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organizes all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Demonstrates awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a highly diverse student population, integrating inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.