Audiology Faculty Job Hattiesburg area,Mississippi USA,Education / Teaching

Audiology Faculty

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Audiology Faculty.

Position Details

Location:

Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division:
Speech Language Audiology Clinic

Position Type:
Faculty

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
No

Pay Grade:
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Speech and Hearing Sciences, a CAA-accredited program, invites applicants for a nine-month, Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2026, with an earlier start date negotiable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teach academic coursework in the Doctor of Audiology curriculum.

Develop a line of research/scholarly activity.

Serve on University/College/School committees.

Serve as mentor to students and/or faculty members.

Teach courses in the undergraduate Speech and Hearing Sciences program as needed.

The incumbent candidate will develop a viable line of research activities that result in national presentations and refereed publications, provide academic instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and the opportunity to provide clinical supervision for doctoral-level audiology students, and provide services to the University community.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Au.D and/ or Ph.D. or EdD in audiology, hearing science or a closely related professional field. Will consider ABD candidates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Be flexible.
Utilize teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals.
Must demonstrate adaptability and persistence while working with individuals and University students.
Must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and be discreet when dealing with confidential matters.
Must be detail-oriented and timely with all required notes, files, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Include expertise and/or extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: amplification, hearing science, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic audiology, vestibular assessment, electrophysiology, psychoacoustics, cochlear implants, educational audiology, pediatric audiology, or pediatric amplification. Particular weight is placed on candidates with experience in vestibular assessment and demonstrated ability and comfort in teaching vestibular-focused courses. ASHA certification in audiology (CCC-A) and the capability to meet state licensing requirements in Audiology is preferred.

The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success since our founding in 1910. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts.

Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.