Visiting Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

The faculty member may consider any matter in connection with the effectiveness and quality of the educational program or the professional welfare of the faculty, and may make recommendations to the department chair, academic dean, or provost concerning any
policies, programs, or procedures that affect the educational program or faculty welfare.

Each school and college in the University may have a faculty of its own consisting of all members of the University faculty within the particular school or college, and subject to the approval of the Provost, adopt by-laws and rules concerning its own organization, governance, and procedures. Each such faculty shall function under the Dean and Provost and be subject to the policies of the University faculty.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

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

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work will be performed one to three (1-3) days per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Hiring Range