Department: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Job Title: Director of Audiology: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (Open Rank)



Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (Department) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the full time position of Director of Audiology. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. This senior leadership position will be responsible for building and sustaining a premier academic Audiology Program at the University of Colorado Hospital and its satellite facilities and within the Department in the School of Medicine. The Director of Audiology will be responsible for expanding educational and research opportunities on-campus, community collaboration, and facilitating innovative programs and clinical trials to provide the highest level of Audiology care in Colorado. The Director of Audiology will participate in clinical audiologic care on a part-time basis. An audiologist with clinical and administrative experience and a track record in clinical, translational and/or outcomes research and graduate education is preferred.

The Department's mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, research, and state-of-the-art training. Our group of highly trained audiologists works in partnership with the otologic surgical faculty to offer a full range of adult and children's services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and dizzy patients. We see over 14,000 patient visits per year at the University of Colorado Hospital. The Audiology Service through the University of Colorado Hospital has 17 audiologists on staff. Additionally, there are 3 audiologists providing services at the CU Medicine Otolaryngology-Audiology practice located in Highlands Ranch, CO. Services provided include the full range of audiology, including diagnosis of hearing loss, rehabilitation, and vestibular evaluations. Graduate student education is a part of our Audiology Program with trainees from the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the Boulder Campus and other universities for their 4th year clinical experience.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Development of innovative programs and clinical trials in hearing health care
• Partner with Otology Surgical faculty to grow the otologic surgical practice (e.g. cochlear implant program)
• Develop auditory translational research activities in the School of Medicine
• Compete for local and national grant funding from NIH and auditory device companies
• Develop partnerships with hearing device companies and other industry partners to support clinical trials and innovation
• Oversee otolaryngology resident teaching in audiology
• Collaborate with the SLHS Department at CU Boulder in coordinating clinical teaching for audiology graduate students

Supervision Received

The Director of Audiology reports to the Chair, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Yuri Agrawal, MD MPH FACS.

Supervision Exercised

The Director of Audiology will supervise other employees.

Work Location:This position is expected to work onsite in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

• Assistant Professor:
  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and/or PhD in Audiology/related field
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado license
  • 1+ years of clinical and research experience
• Associate Professor:
  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and/or PhD in Audiology/related field
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado license
  • 3+ years of clinical and research experience
• Professor:
  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and/or PhD in Audiology/related field
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado license
  • 5+ years of clinical and research experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks.

• 3+ years of management experience
• Experience in a large audiology practice in an urban center providing comprehensive audiology services.
• Proven track record in obtaining extramural funding, including collaboration with international researchers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Proven track record of mentorship and leadership
• Strong history of collaboration
• Competitive for external research funding

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addre

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration please apply by October 31, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $86,215 - $130,680.

Associate Professor: $139,743 - $162,699.

Professor: $190,200 - $255,755.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and does not reflect additional incentive-based compensation opportunity.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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