Job Description
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, 39406-0001
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 theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi School of Speech and HearingSciences, a CAA-accredited program, invites applicants for a nine-month,Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2026, withan earlier start date negotiable. Salary is commensurate withqualifications and experience.
PrimaryDuties 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 researchactivities that result in national presentations and refereed publications,provide academic instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and theopportunity to provide clinical supervision for doctoral-level audiologystudents, and provide services to the University community.
- Perform other dutiesas assigned.
MinimumQualifications Au.D and/ or Ph.D. or EdD in audiology, hearing science ora 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.
PreferredQualifications Includeexpertise 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 vestibularassessment and demonstrated ability and comfort in teaching vestibular-focusedcourses. ASHA certification in audiology (CCC-A) and the capability to meetstate licensing requirements in Audiology is preferred.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
Job Tags
Full time, H1b, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours