Visionary Audiology Department Chair (Silicon Valley)

California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Audiology at San José State University seeks a Professor and Chair to set the strategic direction of the program, oversee teaching, research, and clinical training, and guide accreditation efforts. The position is a full-time, tenured appointment with fractional administrative duties as chair, starting August 2027.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished research record, strong leadership experience, and a commitment to health equity, diversity, and interprofessional

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a field related to hearing and speech sciences, balance, or communication disorders.
• Proven record of teaching, service, leadership, research, and scholarly activity for tenure.
• Experience in university academic administration.
• Experience with project management, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and serving diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Audiology.
• Ensure ACAE/CAA accreditation standards and oversee curriculum and program decisions.
• Lead teaching in graduate audiology and supervise faculty development.
• Support research, mentorship, and external funding activities.
• Foster community partnerships and interprofessional engagement.
• Support student success and equity in learning environments.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in hearing and speech sciences, balance, or communication disorders

Job description

The Department of Audiology at San José State University seeks a Professor and Chair to set the strategic direction of the program, oversee teaching, research, and clinical training, and guide accreditation efforts. The position is a full-time, tenured appointment with fractional administrative duties as chair, starting August 2027.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished research record, strong leadership experience, and a commitment to health equity, diversity, and interprofessional