Clinical Educator

Illinois State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Clinical Educator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, to support graduate students in Audiology. The role includes patient care, supervision, and contributions to curriculum delivery on campus in Normal, IL.

The position requires a Doctor of Audiology, CCC-A, and IL license, with responsibilities spanning counseling, education, and clinical teaching within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology degree.
• CCC-A certification from ASHA.
• Illinois audiology license.
• Ability to provide counseling and education to patients and families.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate student clinicians.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative academic/clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, supervision, and evaluation of graduate students in Audiology.
• Participate in curriculum delivery and educational activities.
• Deliver direct patient care including hearing aid selection, fitting, and maintenance.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student supervision

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Audiology

Tools

Hearing aid fitting equipment

Job description

Title: Clinical Educator
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

This position supports the guidance and education of graduate students in Audiology, providing diagnosis and treatment across the scope of practice (i.e., hearing aid selection, fitting, and maintenance, vestibular function, aural rehabilitation). He/she provides direct supervision, instruction, and evaluation of student skills and competencies, participates in the implementation of curriculum delivery as needed, and contributes to all other department functions through participation on Committees.

University Benefit Highlights

• - Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• - Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• - Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• - Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• - Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$72,000 - $85,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

• 1. Doctor of Audiology degree
• 2. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• 3. Illinois License in Audiology
• 4. Ability to provide effective counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers, and significant others
• 5. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and support student clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with professional standards
• 6. Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative academic and clinical team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Clinical experience across the lifespan, including pediatric audiology services
• 2. Experience with amplification technologies, including hearing aid selection, fitting, programming, verification, and patient counseling
• 3. Knowledge and experience with auditory processing disorder (APD) evaluation and management
• 4. Experience with vestibular and balance assessment, including interpretation of diagnostic findings and patient counseling.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Functional Expectations

• 1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• 2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
• 3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

November 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Candice Osenga [e-mail] 438-5794 Communication Sciences & Disorders

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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