Audiologist

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10/30/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
• 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

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Department: COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

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 Center portfolio includes studies and programs funded by the NIH, Rural Health Transformation Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, USDA, and HRSA.

The Audiologist will serve as the audiology scientific coordinator for the Center, with a focus on developing training material, leading trainings, providing clinical decision-making related to the Center’s projects, and other audiology-specific tasks for Center projects.

The Audiologist will support stakeholder engagement, study coordination, rigorous scientific execution and dissemination.

The Audiologist will facilitate regulatory requirements and ethical reviews, informed consent, and coordination of data collection, including development of data collection tools, working closely with local stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection, and managing databases and study files with established data quality control and security protocols. This position requires critical thinking, independence, and 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to practice independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in audiological assessment, interpretation of findings, and care recommendations.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to live and/or travel frequently to project sites.
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in groups.
• Skilled in taking initiative, maintaining accountability, and anticipating needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt a daily schedule in response to project needs.
• Ability to work independently with good foresight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Comfort learning and troubleshooting audiology equipment, software, and research data systems.
• Commitment to expanding access to hearing care in rural and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing audiological services to pediatric populations or in school or community settings.
• Experience with clinical research, including participant recruitment, informed consent, protocol implementation, or data quality monitoring.
• Experience training or mentoring clinical personnel, research staff, or community partners.
• Experience with teleaudiology or other approaches to delivering hearing care in rural and underserved settings.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple sites or collaborating with community organizations.

Responsibilities

Recruit participants and obtain informed consent in accordance with approved study procedures.

Independently conduct audiological assessments, interpret findings, and make appropriate clinical decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up within professional scope and study protocols.

Plan and deliver audiology training for project personnel and community partners; assess competency and provide ongoing guidance to support screening and consistent implementation of study protocols.

Apply critical thinking to clinical and research challenges, identify appropriate solutions, and recognize when escalation is needed

Organize and prioritize daily work across multiple projects, adapting to changing participant needs, project schedules, travel and community partner availability.

Plan, implement, and coordinate systems designed to monitor the collection, storage, cleaning and dissemination of data for qualitative and quantitative study components with strong scientific rigor

Coordinate study activities and communication among investigators, project personnel, participants, and community partners across institutions and time zones.

Respond to project inquiries and troubleshoot clinical, operational, and technical issues in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Support regulatory submissions, institutional review board requirements, and adherence to approved protocols; maintain accurate and complete study documentation.

Work with statistical and data management teams to identify discrepancies, resolve data quality issues, and improve data collection and monitoring systems across multiple sources.

• Recommend changes and modifications to systems as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Prepare study reports and contribute to qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Assist with dissemination of research project findings through manuscript preparation and community outreach.
• Assist with grant preparation for future projects.
• Educate participants, patients, families, and community partners about hearing health and audiological wellness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law.

Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity

Standing

Benefits Eligible

Yes