Visiting Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The School of Health Sciences at the University of Pacific invites applications for a part-time, one to three (1-3) days per week, non-tenure track position as an Visiting Clinical Professor of Audiology in the Audiology Department at the Stockton campus. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver a full array of clinical audiology services, provide clinical education to AuD students, and participate in a culture that promotes humanistic patient care at the highest possible standards of service for their individual needs. Non-tenure-track faculty members collaborate in fulfilling the University’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. Clinical appointments are made upon the recommendation of the department faculty, where appropriate, to an academic program. The clinical appointment is nontenurable. A prefix such as “clinical”, or suffix such as “of Practice”, or other appropriate prefix or suffix, will be designated for these appointments, full-time or part-time. (FHB 7.1.4). A Clinical appointment utilizes specialized skills and experience in a certain professional field and is mainly responsible for teaching related duties and, at times, Service and Research aspects if expected by the School.

Perform audiological services (including threshold evaluation, speech audiometry, immittance testing, and otoacoustic emissions) to evaluate and define hearing problems.
Counsel patients and/or the patient’s family regarding audiometric findings and subsequent recommendations.
Provide comprehensive hearing aid services including evaluation, fitting, counseling, dispensing, electroacoustic and real ear analysis, orientation, earmold impression modification, and minor hearing aid repair.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professional specialists, agencies, and resources.
Provide written reports as appropriate and maintain careful documentation of records of services provided to individuals.
Work with local community partners (i.e., schools and assisted living facilities) to provide audiologic and hearing aid services.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and guidelines established by local and state regulations for public health.
Participate in the student clinical education, precepting and establishing high standards of student competency.
Assist the Clinic Director with various tasks to enhance clinic operations, patient service policy and procedures, marketing efforts, and outreach activities.
Attends clinic meetings and participates in program development and the improvement of services, as instructed by the clinic director.
Actively participate in the comprehensive planning or review of the development and quality improvement of the educational programs and courses of study, assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of such programs and courses, and make recommendations to the Deans and Provost concerning the University’s educational mission, programs, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Au.D. degree in Audiology, or an equivalent combination of education (i.e., Master’s degree) and experience prior to implementation of AuD.
• Current, temporary, or permanent California Audiologist license or a Provisional Audiologist license and full licensure within three (3) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical service experience with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach.
• Current California Dispensing Audiologist License.
• Experience in a wide range of specialties in the field of audiology (e.g., cochlear implantation, evoked potential, balance function management, tinnitus management, and pediatric audiology).
• Proficiency in hearing aid dispensing, including programmable hearing aids from major manufacturers.
• Previous supervision of audiology students.
• Familiarity with business administration, insurance billing procedures, and patient management system software.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Hiring Range

$65.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three (3) references

Contact Information

Gabriella Musacchia (415) 400-8424
gmusacchia@pacific.edu