[AUDITORY] Director of Audiology- MUSC

["Leyzac, Kara" <leyzac@xxxxxxxx>]

Dear Colleagues,

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Audiology (AuD or PhD) for our growing Audiology Division. The Director of Audiology provides overarching strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for the Division of Audiology within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at MUSC. This role is responsible for advancing a high-performing, patient-centered, and academically driven audiology enterprise across all subspecialty areas.

The Director leads a section-based leadership model and partners closely with Section Chiefs (Pediatric Audiology, Hearing Aids, Vestibular Audiology, and Cochlear Implants), the Assistant Director of Audiology/Operations, and the department business office to ensure alignment of clinical operations, academic missions, and financial performance.

The Director is allocated 50% protected administrative time, with the remaining effort dedicated to clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

The MUSC Audiology Division consists of 25 audiologists and we help to support a very active ENT Division consisting of 28 full time faculty members. Our Audiology and ENT divisions have a very strong research programs, consisting of both clinical trials and NIH-funded research centered on hearing loss, cochlear implants, and vestibular disorders. 

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is ranked 

No. 10 nationally for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings. MUSC ENT is also home to the Hearing Research Program consisting of eight labs focused on advancing our understanding of the mechanisms and effects of hearing loss, and to improve diagnostic methods, intervention procedures, and prevention strategies. The collaborative work across laboratories is funded by NIH and other sources and by generous private foundation support.

Required

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) or PhD in Audiology or related field
• Eligibility for South Carolina licensure
• Demonstrated leadership experience in audiology or related healthcare setting
• Experience managing clinical operations, programs, or service lines

Preferred

• Academic medical center experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of program development and growth
• Involvement in teaching, research, or scholarly activity

To view more information and to apply: https://musc.career-pages.com/jobs/univ-open-rank-director-of-audiology-department-of-otolaryngology-charleston-south-carolina-united-states

About Medical University of South Carolina

Join South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system. With ~25,000 teammates, a #1-ranked hospital, and 16 hospitals statewide, MUSC blends meaningful patient impact with the resources of a leading research university—plus robust benefits, education support, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

Kara Leyzac AuD, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Professor

Director, Cochlear Implant Program

Medical University of South Carolina

Dept. of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

email: leyzac@xxxxxxxx

phone: 843-792-9928

fax: 843-876-0360