Program Director, Doctor of Audiology Program

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Program Director for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program. This full-time, salaried academic-year role leads curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and budget management within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

The candidate will guide strategic program growth, engage in community partnerships, and promote innovative teaching and evidence-based, person-centered practice across campus and professional networks.

Qualifications

• Aud­iol­o­gist with an active unencumbered license in Wisconsin or license eligible in WI (must be licensed in WI within 6 months of hire).
• Earned clinical or academic doctoral degree with major emphasis in audiology or hearing science.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
• Familiarity with CAA accreditation requirements and/or experience with other accreditation/regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills to foster a collaborative, innovative team.
• Proven educator in an entry-level audiology accredited Au.D. program.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to implement a new Au.D. graduate program.
• Oversee curriculum development, accreditation processes, compliance, and budget management.
• Represent the program within the university and professional community.
• Promote innovation in teaching, scholarship, and clinical partnerships.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that prepares graduates for evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Educator experience

Education

Doctoral degree in audiology or hearing science

CCC-A (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology)

Wisconsin license eligibility / active WI license within 6 months

Job description

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Position Title

Program Director, Doctor of Audiology Program

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The Program Director for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program provides visionary and strategic leadership to implement the new graduate program focused on developing outstanding clinicians who are committed to community engagement and rural health access. The Director oversees all aspects of program administration, including curriculum development, applying for accreditation and maintaining compliance, and budget management. This role ensures the program’s alignment with the mission of UWSP and the standards of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language-Pathology (CAA), fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares graduates for evidence-based, person-centered practice. The Program Director represents the program within the university and professional community and promotes innovation in teaching, scholarship, and clinical partnerships. **Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: The Board of Regents authorized UW-Stevens Point to implement an independent Au.D. in Audiology graduate program. The audiology program is part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness (SHSW). The SHSW offers 7 undergraduate majors, 7 graduate degree programs, and several certificate programs. Visit www.uwsp.edu/health/ for more information about the School of Health Sciences and Wellness and Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for more information about the audiology program.

Compensation

The Program Director, Doctor of Audiology Program is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), faculty position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary within a range of $65,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Audiologist with an active unencumbered license in Wisconsin or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin (must be licensed in WI within 6 months of hire).
• Earned clinical or academic doctoral degree with a major emphasis in audiology or hearing science.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
• Familiarity with CAA accreditation requirements and/or experience with other accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Effective leadership and management skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an educator in an entry-level audiology accredited Au.D. program.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in an entry-level audiology program; committee leadership within an accredited program may demonstrate this expectation.