Chair, Department of Audiology

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Audiology. Located in Silicon Valley, the university seeks an accomplished leader to advance academic programs, clinical education, research, and community partnerships.

The Chair will oversee budgeting, accreditation, and faculty affairs, contribute to strategic planning, and foster collaboration across healthcare, education, and industry while supporting student success. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Audiology, Hearing Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or closely related field required.
• Qualifications appropriate for appointment as a tenured associate professor or full professor.
• Experience in administration, budgeting, and strategic planning required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for all aspects of the department including programs, faculty affairs, budgeting, accreditation, clinical operations, and student success.
• Oversee academic programs, clinical education experiences, and partnerships across healthcare, education, community, and industry.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support faculty and staff development to advance research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Academic leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Faculty development

Education

Ph.D. in Audiology or related field

Job description

San José State University seeks a visionary, collaborative, and accomplished academic leader to serve as its next Chair of the Department of Audiology.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU is the oldest public institution of higher education in the West and serves nearly 40,000 students. As both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, the university is nationally recognized for its commitment to student success, innovation, and inclusive excellence.

The Department of Audiology occupies a distinctive position as the only audiology program in Silicon Valley. Housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences, the department's Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program is recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, extensive clinical education experiences, faculty scholarship, and commitment to preparing the next generation of audiologists. Through its on-campus Audiology Clinic, community partnerships, and clinical training opportunities, the department serves individuals and families throughout the region while helping address critical workforce needs in hearing and balance healthcare.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Chair provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for all aspects of the department, including academic programs, faculty affairs, budgeting, accreditation, clinical operations, and student success. The next Chair will build upon a strong foundation of excellence while advancing the department's vision for the future, supporting faculty and staff development, strengthening research and scholarly activity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding partnerships across healthcare, education, community, and industry settings.

The Chair of Audiology will be an accomplished academic leader, scholar, and educator with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, service, and academic administration. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Audiology, Hearing Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or a closely related field, and qualifications appropriate for appointment as a tenured associate professor or full professor. Experience in administration, budgeting, and strategic planning is also required.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. or Ph.D./Au.D. in Audiology or Hearing Science and a research record in audiology (e.g., auditory cognitive neuroscience, psychoacoustics, vestibular science, amplification, cochlear implants), who could also serve as Program Director. Eligibility for California audiology licensure and experience in accredited clinical education programs are also preferred.

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule, the anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range is $191,000 - $214,000 (Salary of 60% Department Chair and 40% AY faculty salary, with a base of $160,000 - $180,000).

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).