[Hiring] Audiologist @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

The Audiologist will join the Center for Hearing Health Access team at UAMS. The Center conducts community-engaged research to develop technology-enabled interventions to increase access to hearing care in rural communities. The Audiologist will serve as the audiology scientific coordinator for the Center, focusing on:

• Developing training material
• Leading trainings
• Providing clinical decision-making related to the Center’s projects
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and study coordination
• Facilitating regulatory requirements and ethical reviews
• Coordinating data collection and managing databases

This position requires critical thinking, independence, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) required
• Must have CCC-A and current BLS certification, or must successfully obtain certification within 30 days of employment
• Licensed in Arkansas

Requirements

• Ability to practice independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in audiological assessment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to live and/or travel frequently to project sites
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in groups
• Skilled in taking initiative and maintaining accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Comfort learning and troubleshooting audiology equipment and software
• Commitment to expanding access to hearing care in rural and underserved communities

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Additional Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
• Optional Documents: None specified
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Talking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Occasional Physical Activity: Standing
• Benefits Eligible: Yes