The Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery at University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a 12-month full-time audiology position with desired expertise to complement current department faculty. While individuals with broad scholarship and experience are encouraged to apply, desired areas of expertise include pediatric audiology, central auditory processing evaluation & management, acoustics & psychoacoustics, and/or electrophysiology. Duties and responsibilities for the position include teaching, scholarship/research and professional, clinical, community, and or university service. Research opportunities are available through our new NIH-funded Balance and Auditory Research Center (BARC) for applicants with basic science and translational research interests.

UMMC is located in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi.  This modern city, containing many historic buildings and sites, is home to a diverse dining, shopping and entertainment scene. The community includes recreational lakes, trails and other outdoor activities. Home to 500,000 residents, metropolitan Jackson boasts affordable living with a warm, welcoming southern culture.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The Medical Center complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to the Office of the Director, Employee Relations, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain current Mississippi license in audiology required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients of all ages with special interest in pediatric patients, or
• Expertise or interest in acquiring expertise in central auditory processing evaluation and management, or
• Expertise in acoustics & psychoacoustics, or
• Expertise in electrophysiology, and
• Strong interest in teaching and scholarship/research

About Univ of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center, located in Jackson, is the state's only academic health science center. UMMC includes seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health related professions, graduate studies, population health, and pharmacy. Enrollment in all programs is more than 3,000 students. The Medical Center's three-part mission is to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting-edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees, UMMC is one of the largest employers in Mississippi.

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