What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number
F2667P
Working Title
Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology
Department
COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education seeks to improve the world around us through instruction, research, outreach, and service in speech-language pathology, audiology, American Sign Language, special education, applied behavior analysis, and related areas. The Department’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, founded in 1953, is the largest academically-associated clinic at UGA and provides a full range of speech, language, voice, dysphagia, hearing assessment, hearing aid, and aural (re)habilitation services to Athens and surrounding communities. Information about the Department and clinic is available at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication- sciences-and-special-education and https://coe.uga.edu/directory/speech-and-hearing-clinic. For more information about UGA, visit http://www.uga.edu, and for Athens, visit http://www.visitathensga.com.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
None
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Anticipated Start Date
06/01/2026
Job Posting Date
02/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Full consideration will be given to applications received by 3/30/2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Applications Must Include All Of The Following
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Clinical Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor with expertise in Audiology. In collaboration with the Audiology Clinic Coordinator and the Clinic Director, this individual will lead the adult rehabilitation clinical program with a heavy emphasis on cochlear implant service delivery. This is a full-time clinical faculty position to begin as early as June 1, 2026. This position is contingent on funding availability.
Additional Requirements
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
Yes
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
Yes
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include all of the following, as well as other duties as assigned:
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F2667P
Working Title
Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology
Department
COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education seeks to improve the world around us through instruction, research, outreach, and service in speech-language pathology, audiology, American Sign Language, special education, applied behavior analysis, and related areas. The Department’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, founded in 1953, is the largest academically-associated clinic at UGA and provides a full range of speech, language, voice, dysphagia, hearing assessment, hearing aid, and aural (re)habilitation services to Athens and surrounding communities. Information about the Department and clinic is available at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication- sciences-and-special-education and https://coe.uga.edu/directory/speech-and-hearing-clinic. For more information about UGA, visit http://www.uga.edu, and for Athens, visit http://www.visitathensga.com.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
None
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Anticipated Start Date
06/01/2026
Job Posting Date
02/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Full consideration will be given to applications received by 3/30/2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Applications Must Include All Of The Following
- A letter of application specifically responsive to the position responsibilities and qualifications as described above.
- A complete curriculum vitae.
- The contact information for three persons who will serve as references.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Clinical Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctoral (Au.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) degree in audiology, communication disorders, or related field
The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor with expertise in Audiology. In collaboration with the Audiology Clinic Coordinator and the Clinic Director, this individual will lead the adult rehabilitation clinical program with a heavy emphasis on cochlear implant service delivery. This is a full-time clinical faculty position to begin as early as June 1, 2026. This position is contingent on funding availability.
Additional Requirements
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Current Georgia license in Audiology or evidence that the candidate is license-eligible by the proposed start date
- At least 1 year of experience in cochlear implant service delivery
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in audiology
- At least 2 years of experience in clinical supervision of audiology students or speech-language pathology students
- At least 3 years of experience in cochlear implant service delivery
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
Yes
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
Yes
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include all of the following, as well as other duties as assigned:
- Provide direct clinical services and evidence-based management in the evaluation and (re)habilitation of hearing disorders for a caseload of patients representing a range of ages, backgrounds, and communication needs
- Instruct and supervise students in clinical practica in the on-campus clinic and off-campus community screenings
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (face-to-face, online, and/or blended) and mentor and advise students, as assigned
- Engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service
- Comply with university, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards
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