To support students and employers in the placement process, the following criteria must be met when posting a Final Year Audiology Externship.
Posting Eligibility
- To qualify for the externship posting rate of $75, the position must be submitted directly by the hiring institution.
- Postings submitted by third-party advertising agencies or staffing firms do not qualify.
- The externship posting is valid for 45 days.
- ASHA reserves the right to reject a job posting if it does not represent a true Final Year Audiology Externship.
Position Details
- Clearly identify the role as a “Final Year Audiology Externship” (not a full-time staff position).
- Specify the timeframe (typically 12 months, e.g., September 2026–August 2027).
- Clarify whether the position is full-time, including expected weekly hours.
- Define the primary setting(s) and the clinical expectation (e.g., ENT clinic, private practice, VA hospital, academic medical center, pediatric specialty). Will this involve auditory processing?
Compensation & Benefits
- Indicate whether the externship is paid or unpaid.
- If paid, list the stipend amount or hourly wage.
- Mention additional benefits, if applicable (e.g., PTO, holidays, CEU funds, insurance support, housing assistance).
Application & Seclection Process
- List application requirements (e.g., résumé/CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation).
- Provide the application deadline.
- Specify how applicants should submit materials (e.g., via email, online portal, or centralized match system).
Supervision & Training
- Identify the supervising audiologist(s), including credentials (CCC-A, state license).
- Outline the supervision model (direct vs. indirect, progressive independence).
- Highlight clinical training opportunities (diagnostics, amplification, cochlear implants, vestibular testing, pediatrics/adults, practice management).
Candidate Qualifications
- Applicants must be current AuD students entering their final year.
- State expectations for professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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