Assistant or Associate Professor - Communication Science and Disorders (998429)

Assistant or Associate Professor - Communication Science and Disorders (998429)

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• Department: Communication Science & Disorders
• Campus Location: Wichita, KS – WSU Metroplex
• Hire Type: Full Time
• Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5, occasional weekends to attend university

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Job Story

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wichita State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Clinical Professor in Audiology. This is a 12‑month, benefits‑eligible clinical appointment for an audiologist with an AuD or PhD degree. Housed within the College of Health Professions, the Department offers BA, MA, AuD, and PhD degrees. The WSU Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech‑Language‑Hearing Clinic provides speech‑language pathology and audiology diagnostic and therapy services, supports the clinical and academic research of 15 full‑time faculty, and serves as a hub for interprofessional community outreach. The Cassat Clinic has won multiple awards in the “Audiologist / Hearing Center” category in the Wichita Eagles Best of Wichita award competition. In 2027, the Department and Cassat Clinic will move to the Wichita Biomedical Campus, a 471,000‑square‑foot, $300 million health sciences facility located in downtown Wichita. The new Cassat Clinic space will house six brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art sound booths for both clinical and research activities.

Job Summary

To provide skilled audiological services and supervise students in the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) graduate education program. Teach courses in the AuD program (and potentially the undergraduate program) using various instructional deliveries (e.g., face‑to‑face, hybrid, and fully online). Foster applied learning into course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. Advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.).

Essential Functions

• Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include supervising students during their clinical rotations in the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech‑Language‑Hearing Clinic and surrounding Wichita area, and teaching at least two graduate‑level AuD courses (one fall, one spring). A willingness to mentor student research (one student per cohort) is desirable. Candidate will be expected to work with students, staff, and clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach courses in audiology, with a commitment to promoting student scholarship in the classroom, clinic, instrumentation labs, and research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
• Demonstrated strong, effective communication (both oral and written), organizational, interpersonal, problem‑solving and counseling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years clinical experience that includes hearing aid fitting.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position 60‑90%; ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators 60‑90%.