Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Audiology

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences 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 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

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Audiology with at least 2–3 years of post‑grad clinical experience.
• Eligible for ASHA CCC‑A certification.
• Eligible for NY State licensure and NY Hearing Aid Dispensing License.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education, supervision, and mentorship to Au.D. students.
• Deliver audiologic services with Au.D. students in the 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, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of specialty clinics and clinical programming.
• Provide service to the Department, University, Profession, and Community.

Skills

Clinical education

Teaching

Supervision

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Audiology

ASHA CCC‑A eligibility

NY licensure eligibility

NY Hearing Aid Dispensing License eligibility

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.

Applications which include all reference letters received by November 1st, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

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

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Laura E. Smith, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH

Contact's Pronouns

she/her/hers

Contact's Title

Clinic Director and Clinical Associate Professor

Contact's Email

[e-mail]

Contact's Phone

716-829-5529

Posting Dates

Posted

10/01/2026

Date to be filled

01/04/2027

Number of References Required

3

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

* 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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• CareerExposure.com
• CareerWomen.com
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• DiversitySearch.com
• GoogleJobs.com
• HERCjobs.org
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• Personal Referral
• UBJobs.buffalo.edu
• 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].