Assistant or Associate Professor, Second-Year Clinical Coordinator, CHP Audiology

About the role

The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a collaborative, innovative clinical faculty member to serve as the Second-Year Clinical Coordinator within the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate off-site clinical placements for second-year Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) students.
• Match students with high-quality clinical experiences that support individualized learning goals and program competencies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with regional clinical affiliates and community preceptors.
• Monitor student progress throughout clinical experiences and proactively address academic or professional concerns.
• Track students’ clinical competencies and developmental milestones throughout the second year.
• Cookinate and teach second-year clinical practicum courses.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to graduate student clinicians in the UAMS Audiology Clinic approximately two to three days per week.
• Integrate classroom instruction, simulation, and patient-care experiences to support progressive competency development.
• Conduct formative and summative evaluations of student performance using competency-based assessment methods.
• Serve as the primary clinical advisor for second-year Au.D. students.
• Provide individualized coaching focused on clinical reasoning, professional identity, confidence, and increasing independence.
• Meet regularly with students to review their progress toward program competencies and externship readiness.
• Serve as the developmental expert for second-year students, guiding them as they transition from foundational clinical skills toward greater independence, advanced clinical reasoning, professional identity formation, and readiness for full-time externship.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify students who need additional coaching or remediation.
• Develop and monitor individualized improvement plans as needed.
• Promote continuity across all stages of the clinical curriculum.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives related to clinical education.
• Assist with competency mapping, assessment refinement, and the implementation of innovative educational models.
• Support preceptor training and professional development initiatives.
• Attend monthly Clinical Education Team meetings and participate in Friday Seminar programming.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited program. Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a practicing audiologist. Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), held for at least one year. Current Arkansas audiology license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Arkansas. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, clinical preceptors, and community professionals. Previous experience supervising or mentoring Au.D. students. Clinical experience in comprehensive audiologic diagnostics and amplification. Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Adult vestibular assessment or intervention, Electrophysiologic testing, Aural rehabilitation, Experience with curriculum innovation, academic program development, or educational scholarship. Interest in collaborating within an academic medical center and an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a practicing audiologist.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), held for at least one year.
• Current Arkansas audiology license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Arkansas.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, clinical preceptors, and community professionals.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring Au.D. students.
• Clinical experience in comprehensive audiologic diagnostics and amplification.
• Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Adult vestibular assessment or intervention, Electrophysiologic testing, Aural rehabilitation.
• Experience with curriculum innovation, academic program development, or educational scholarship.
• Interest in collaborating within an academic medical center and an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, clinical preceptors, and community professionals. Previous experience supervising or mentoring Au.D. students. Clinical experience in comprehensive audiologic diagnostics and amplification. Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Adult vestibular assessment or intervention, Electrophysiologic testing, Aural rehabilitation. Experience with curriculum innovation, academic program development, or educational scholarship. Interest in collaborating within an academic medical center and an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retail: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)

Contact Information

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For additional information on the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the College of Health Professions, and UAMS, please visit our website at: https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/audiology-and-speech-pathology/programs/audiology/about/