SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

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Institution The University of South Dakota

Working Title Assistant Professor of Practice Audiology

Posting Number F01686P

Department USD-Communication Disorders

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Practice – Audiology

Institution: The University of South Dakota

Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Appointment Type: Full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track

Start Date: Flexible – as early as January 2026, no later than August 2026

Position Overview:

The University of South Dakota (USD) invites applications for a dynamic and student-centered Assistant Professor of Practice in Audiology. This full-time, 12-month position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program within a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee clinical education and placements for AuD students.
• Provide didactic instruction in areas aligned with expertise.
• Supervise clinical practicum and mentor students in evidence-based practice.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
• Participate in student recruitment and program development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• AuD or PhD in Audiology or a closely related field (ABD considered).
• ASHA CCC-A and/or ABA Certification (or eligibility).
• South Dakota Audiology license (or eligibility).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Preferred experience in audiologic evaluations, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.

Preferred Attributes:

• Passion for clinical education and student mentorship.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and collaborative teaching.
• Interest in innovative teaching methods and interprofessional education.

Why Join USD?

• Work with a dedicated team of faculty and clinicians in a well-established program.
• Enjoy a flexible start date and a collegial, student-focused environment.
• Contribute to shaping the next generation of audiologists in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Live and work in the welcoming community of Vermillion, South Dakota.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date 07/15/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 10/01/2025

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Duration of the Term 12 months

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Appointment Percent 100

Tenure Status Term

Proposed Rank Assistant Professor

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Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota, located in Vermillion, SD at the heart of the Lewis and Clark Trail and just minutes from fishing, boating, and other recreation opportunities, is a comprehensive, liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 9,000 students. The University is ranked among the nation’s best small public universities in both the Princeton Review and the US News and World Report. It also houses the state’s only accredited schools of medicine, law, and business. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and CAA-accredited graduate degree programs in speech-language pathology and audiology, and provides comprehensive speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public at our Vermillion campus clinic and our satellite Scottish Rite Children’s Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD. Additional information can be found at www.usd.edu/csd.

A successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and create a welcoming environment to students and patients from varied ethic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen, Professor

Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University of South Dakota

414 East Clark Street

Vermillion, SD 57069-2390

Phone: (605) 658-3870

FAX: (605)658-3359

Email: lindsey.jorgensen@usd.edu

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