Clinical Audiologist

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking a Clinical Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiology services at their Speech and Hearing Center. The role includes supervising students and facilitating operations within the clinic. Candidates should hold a Doctorate in Audiology and have significant clinical experience.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• License to practice in Texas is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology or Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology is required.
• Four years of experience in Audiology clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides state-of-the-art hearing and balance assessments.
• Dispenses hearing aids and provides hearing therapy.
• Supervises undergraduate and doctoral level audiology students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Hearing aid fitting

Patient counseling

Education

Doctorate Degree in Audiology

Job description

Title: Clinical Audiologist

Employee Classification: Audiologist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Audiology & Speech - Lang Path-135370

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier-One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE), and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers, and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive, and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

Located within HPS, the Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) provides the finest graduate professional education in both speech-language pathology and audiology while maintaining an excellent undergraduate degree. The program stresses excellence in teaching, research, and service by its faculty and students. As a component of the educational program, the department operates the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, which offers professional services to members of our campus community and the general public for the purpose of providing clinical training for students. The Center offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Position Overview

The staff Clinical Audiologist provides comprehensive audiology services to clients at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center and supervises undergraduate and doctoral level audiology students in the UNT Speech and Hearing Center. They are the clinical lead to facilitate day-to-day operations in the Audiology Clinic at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate Degree in Audiology and four years of experience in Audiology clinical practice. License to practice in the State of Texas. Certificate of Clinical Competency (Audiology) or Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (Audiology).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knows and follows best practices of the discipline and stays current with changes in the field.


• Knows and follows protocols of the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.


• Ability to examine and assess clients with hearing, balance or related ear problems.


• Ability to fit and dispense hearing aids.


• Ability to diagnose and administer relief for various hearing related issues including vertigo.


• Ability to counsel patients and families on ways to communicate using various communication methods.

Job Duties:

• Provides state-of-the-art hearing and balance assessment, following preferred practice patterns of the discipline and protocols of the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.


• Dispenses hearing aids and assistive listening technology, following preferred practice patterns of the discipline and protocols of the Speech and Hearing Center.


• Provides state-of-the-art hearing therapy (i.e. aural (re)habilitation) to adults and children who need assistance beyond amplification devices.


• In coordination with the Audiology Clinical Director, assists with day-to-day operation of the audiology clinic and hearing aid dispensary.


• Provides clinical teaching and supervision of students enrolled in practicum in collaboration with ASLP faculty and in a manner responsive to the individual and collective needs of audiology graduate student clinicians.


• Actively participates in helping the Department and its members accomplish group and individual goals in a productive, cooperative, and respectful manner.


• Coordinates annual equipment calibration process.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.


• Resume and cover letter required

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.