Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Audiology

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Audiology faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will supervise Au.D. students, provide audiologic services, teach graduate courses, and contribute to clinical programming and scholarly activities within the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Audiology with 2–3 years post-graduate clinical experience and 9 months of clinical supervision.
• Eligible for ASHA CCC-A certification.
• Eligible for NY State Licensure and NY State Hearing Aid Dispensing License.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education, supervision, and mentorship to Au.D. students.
• Provide audiologic services with Au.D. students in UB Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and community settings.
• Coordinate off-site clinical placements and clinical education activities.
• Teach graduate-level coursework within areas of expertise.
• Develop collaborative and interprofessional relationships within UB and the Western New York Community.
• Participate in graduate student research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to the development of specialty clinics and clinical programming.
• Provide service to the Department, University, Profession, and Community.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Audiology

ASHA CCC-A

NY State Licensure

NY State Hearing Aid Dispensing License

Job description

Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Audiology

Position Title Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Audiology

Department

Department Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences ( CDS ) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Audiology. Appointment will be made at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or of Clinical Associate Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the clinical education and professional preparation of students in CDS’s Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), new 3-year program (June 2026). We seek a collaborative clinician-educator with a strong commitment to graduate education, evidence-based clinical practice, and the preparation of future Doctors of Audiology. Areas of clinical expertise may include, but are not limited to, adult diagnostic audiology, hearing aids and amplification, vestibular audiology, cochlear implants, aural rehabilitation, and clinical research. Candidates with expertise in other areas of audiology are also encouraged to apply. The position includes graduate clinical education and supervision, clinical service, teaching, support of community-based and off-site clinical education, and departmental and university service. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop specialty clinical programming and participate in collaborative clinical and scholarly activities consistent with their areas of expertise and interest. The University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities ( AAU ) and has a strong tradition of excellence in research, education, and clinical training in communication sciences and disorders. With support from the College of Arts and Sciences, CDS is committed to building upon its research, clinical, and academic strengths and continuing its leadership in audiology, hearing science, speech-language pathology, and related areas.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical education, supervision, and mentorship to Au.D. students.
• Provide audiologic services with Au.D. students in the UB Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and community settings.
• Support coordination of off-site clinical placements and clinical education activities.
• Teach graduate-level coursework within areas of expertise.
• Develop collaborative and interprofessional relationships within UB and the Western New York Community.
• Participate in graduate student research and scholarly activities, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of specialty clinics and clinical programming.
• Provide service to the Department, University, Profession, and Community.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Audiology with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate clinical experience and a minimum of 9 months of clinical supervision.
• Candidates are required to have or be eligible for ASHA certification- CCC -A
• Have or be eligible for NY State Licensure
• Have or be eligible for a NY State Hearing Aid Dispensing License

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are engaging, motivated, self-initiators, and highly organized.
• Prior teaching experience in speech and hearing science at the university level preferred but not required.

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Candidates must be able to work as an Audiologist in a clinical environment, travel to sites in the WNY community, and teach academic course work.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Laura E. Smith, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Clinic Director and Clinical Associate Professor

Contact's Email

Contact's Email [e-mail]

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 10/01/2026

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 01/04/2027

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe how your clinical experience and areas of expertise have prepared you for this clinical faculty position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your approach to graduate audiology education, including academic instruction, clinical teaching, supervision, and mentorship.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Chronicle of Higher Education
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  • Other
• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].