William J. Eblin Jr., AuD

Dr WJ Eblin

 Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Eblin is a licensed clinical audiologist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor and currently serves as both the Associate Department Chair for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and as the Program Director for the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program. Dr. Eblin provides patient care services and clinical supervision for graduate students in the ECU Speech-Language-Hearing clinic. In addition to his clinical and administrative responsibilities, Dr. Eblin teaches graduate courses to Doctor of Audiology students.

Prior to joining the faculty at ECU, Dr. Eblin served as the Director of Audiology for a large Neurotology practice in Florida. His clinical interests include vestibular assessment/management and adult audiologic evaluation and rehabilitation.

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
College of Allied Health Sciences
3310N Allied Health Sciences, Mail Stop 668
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 744-6102
eblinw15@ecu.edu

Education

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduated: 2009

University of Georgia

Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduated: 2005

Academic Appointments

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2023-Present

Associate Department Chair

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2021-Present

Director of Audiology

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2016-Present

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2018-2023

Interim Clinical Coordinator

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2017-2018

Clinical Instructor

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2016-2018

Certification and Licensure

  • 2016-present Licensure, Audiology, State of North Carolina (#11715)
  • 2009-present Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech-
    Language-Hearing Association
  • 2009-2020 Fellow, American Academy of Audiology
  • 2009-2016 Board-Certification in Audiology, American Board of Audiology
  • 2009-2016 Licensure, Audiology, State of Florida (AY1583)
  • 2008-2009 Provisional Licensure, Audiology, State of Florida (AZ554)

Professional Memberships

  • 2023-present Academy of Doctors of Audiology
  • 2017-present North Carolina Audiology Association
  • 2016-present North Carolina Speech Hearing & Language Association
  • 2009-present America Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • 2019-2020 Academy of Doctors of Audiology
  • 2010-2016 Florida Academy of Audiology
  • 2009-2019 American Academy of Audiology

Invited Presentations

  • Eblin, W. (October 2019). Safe Practices in Audiology – are we too casual for our (patients’)
    own good? North Carolina Audiology Association Annual Conference, Raleigh,
    NC
  • Abel, D., Eblin, W., Garner, G., Page, M. (March 2015). The Road to Financial Prosperity:
    Ethical and Legal Considerations for Audiologists. Feature Session, American Academy
    of Audiology, San Antonio, TX
  • Eblin, W., Green, J.D., Leinenwever, A. (February 2013). Contemporary Vestibular
    Assessment. Auburn University Weidner Symposium, Pine Mountain, GA

Scholarly Presentations

Romberger, E. & Eblin, W. (April 2016). Distinguishing Characteristics of Vestibular
Labyrinthitis vs. Meniere’s Disease: A Single Case Study Investigation. Poster session at the
East Carolina University Communication Sciences & Disorders Research Day, Greenville, NC.

Grant Proposals

  • Eblin, W. (December 2017). Improving Otoscopy Skills in Audiology Doctoral Students. East
    Carolina University Teaching Grants Committee. Amount: $13,202.75. Not funded.
  • Eblin, W. (July 2025). Scottish Rite Language & Literacy Program. North Carolina Scottish Rite
    Masonic Foundation. Amount: $46,114. Funded.

Funded Grants

Grant # 218277

  • Funding Source: North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation.
  • Amount Funded: $40,000
  • January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
  • Project Title: Scottish Rite Language & Literacy Program
  • Role: Principal Investigator

Teaching Experience

Didactic Courses

  • CSDI 8020: Advanced Seminar in Communication Sciences – Fall 2024 (new course
    development)-Spring 2026
  • CSDI 8150: Audiology Licensure, Certification, & Related Issues – Fall 2018-Fall 2026
  • CSDI 8002: Vestibular Assessment & Management – Fall 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
  • CSDI 8102: Vestibular Lab – Fall 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
  • CSDI 8028: Auditory Pathologies – Summer 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2026

Clinical Courses

CSDI 8234: Audiology Clinical Rotation, Fall/Spring/Summer, 2016-present

Guest Lectures

  • Medical Neuroscience (Instructor: Kori L. Brewer, PhD)
    • “Common Auditory & Vestibular Disorders”, Spring 2021-2025 (for M1
      students)
  • CSDI 4110, Aural Rehabilitation (Instructor: Emily Brewer, MS, CCC-SLP)
    • “Audiometric Testing, Audiograms, Listening Devices”, Spring 2018-2026
  • CSDI 4335, Apprenticeship (Instructor: Joy Kennedy, PhD, CCC-SLP)
    • “Audiograms & Audiology Report Writing”, Spring 2018/2019
    • “Audiology Report Writing”, Spring 201/2019
  • CSDI 2100, Introduction to Communication Disorders (Instructor: Allyson Turnage, MS,
    CCC-SLP)

    • “Audiology Case Studies”, Spring 2018/2019
  • CSDI 8234, Audiology Clinical Rotation (Instructor: Audiology Clinical Faculty)
    • “Ethics in Audiology: Considerations for Interaction with Industry”, Spring
      2018
    • “Approaches to the Hearing Aid Consultation”, Spring 2018
  • CSDI 8150, Audiology Licensure, Certification, & Related Issues (Instructor: Marianna
    Walker, PhD, CCC-SLP)

    • “Audiology Professional Associations”, Fall 2017
    • “Medicare Billing & Coding for Audiologists”, Fall 2017
  • PTHE 8914, Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation (Instructor: Chia Cheng Lin, PhD)
    • “Balance Function Assessment for the DPT Student”, Fall 2017
  • CSDI 2100, Introduction to Communication Disorders (Instructor: Heather Harris
    Wright, PhD)

    • Audiology Case Studies”, Spring 2017
  • CSDI 8150, Audiology Licensure, Certification, & Related Issues (Instructor: Marianna
    Walker, PhD, CCC-SLP)

    • “Audiology Professional Associations”, Fall 2016
    • “Medicare Billing & Coding for Audiologists”, Fall 2016
    • “PSAPs, Changes in Hearing Aid Delivery & Regulations”, Fall 2016
  • CSDI 6527, Research in Speech-Language Pathology (Instructor: Jamie Perry, PhD,
    CCC-SLP)

    • “Vestibular & Balance Disorders: A Clinical Overview, and Demonstration of
      Two Screening Measures”, Spring 2016

Other Teaching Activities

Course Development

  • 2024: developed CSDI 8020 (Advanced Seminar) with no previous materials
    provided
  • 2017: developed CSDI 8028 (Auditory Pathologies) with no previous
    materials provided
  • 2016: developed CSDI 8002 (Vestibular Assessment & Management) & CSDI
    8102 (Vestibular Lab) with no previous materials provided
    Doctoral Examination Preparation/Grading
  • 2016-2019: prepare, administer, and grade annual Gateway examinations for
    first year Au.D. students; coordinate remediation efforts

Doctoral Examination Preparation/Grading

2016-2019: prepare, administer, and grade annual Gateway examinations for
first year Au.D. students; coordinate remediation efforts

Student Mentorship

Doctor of Audiology Student Advising

2016-present: serve as the sole academic and program advisor for all Doctor of
Audiology students

Clinical Experience

  • 2023-present Clinical Associate Professor, East Carolina University Speech-Language and
    Hearing Clinic, Greenville, NC
    Clinical Responsibilities include:

    • Comprehensive audiologic evaluations for adult and school-aged children
    • Hearing aid evaluation, selection, dispensing, verification, troubleshooting,
      and repair
  • 2018-2023 Clinical Assistant Professor, East Carolina University Speech-Language and
    Hearing Clinic, Greenville, NC
    Clinical Responsibilities include:

    • Comprehensive audiologic evaluations for adult and school-aged children
    • Hearing aid evaluation, selection, dispensing, verification, troubleshooting,
      and repair
    • Vestibular evaluation including videonystagmography and video head impulse
      testing
    • Tinnitus assessment and treatment
  • 2016-2018 Clinical Instructor, Audiologist, East Carolina University Speech-Language and
    Hearing Clinic, Greenville, NC
    Clinical Responsibilities included:

    • Comprehensive audiologic evaluations for adult and pediatric patients
    • Hearing aid evaluation, selection, dispensing, verification, troubleshooting, and repair
    • Vestibular evaluation including videonystagmography and video head impulse testing
    • Tinnitus assessment and treatment
    • Auditory processing evaluations
  • 2009-2016 Audiologist, Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute, Jacksonville, FL
    Clinical Responsibilities included:

    • Adult and limited pediatric diagnostic testing, including comprehensive audiologic evaluations, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, and distortion product otoacoustic emissions
    • Electrophysiologic testing and interpretation, including ABR, ECOG, CHAMP, VEMP (cervical/ocular), and ENoG
    • Vestibular testing and interpretation, including computerized dynamic posturography, rotational chair testing (sinusoidal harmonic acceleration, step velocity testing, and dynamic unilateral centrifugation testing), VNG/ENG, subjective visual vertical, mCTSIB, LOS, GST, and DVA
    • Treatment of vestibular disorders using canalith repositioning procedures for posterior and lateral canal BPPV
    • Hearing aid evaluation, selection, dispensing, verification, troubleshooting, and repair
    • Assistive listening device selection and dispensing
    • Tinnitus assessment and treatment
  • 2008-2009 Audiology Extern, Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute, Jacksonville, FL

Administrative Work Experience

  • 2021-present Associate Department Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and
    Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
    In collaboration with department chair, responsibilities include:

    • Oversight of all aspects of clinical operations and on-campus clinic, including,
      but not limited to: clinical education, HR tasks related to clinical faculty, and
      budgetary decisions and oversight for budgets related to clinical operations
  • 2016-present Director of Audiology, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders,
    College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
    In collaboration with department chair, responsibilities include:

    • Oversight of all aspects of Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, including
      admissions, curriculum, student advising, and representation of program at
      university, state, and national levels
  • 2017-2018 Interim Clinical Coordinator, Department of Communication Sciences and
    Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
    Responsibilities included:

    • Oversight of all aspects of East Carolina University Speech-Language and
      Hearing Clinic audiology division, and on-campus and off-campus student
      clinical rotations
  • 2011-2016 Director of Audiology, Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute, Jacksonville, FL
    Responsibilities included:

    • Manager of audiology and vestibular department staff, including audiologists, audiology assistants, and vestibular technicians. Responsible for administrative, financial, operational, and personnel aspects of department
    • Collaboration with physician, physician assistant, and nursing staff on day today clinic operations, the establishment of new clinical protocols, and clinic outreach
    • Implementation of new clinical protocols
    • Oversight of clinical marketing, including web-based and social media materials
    • Development of electronic medical record templates and protocols
    • Mentor of Au.D. externs and audiology assistants
    • Coordination of hearing screening efforts for NFL franchise (Jacksonville Jaguars)
    • Representation of clinic within local and regional communities through speaking engagements and the establishment of charitable and business-based relationships

Professional and University Service

  • Past-President, North Carolina Audiology Association, 2026
  • President, North Carolina Audiology Association, 2025
  • President Elect, North Carolina Audiology Association, 2024
  • Mentor, Leadership Mentoring Program, American Speech-Language-Hearing
    Association, 2021-2022
  • Member, Committee of Ambassadors, American Speech-Language-Hearing
    Association, 2021-2022
  • Member, Audiology Advisory Council, American Speech-Language-Hearing
    Association, 2018-2020
  • Chair, Public Education & Advocacy Committee, North Carolina Audiology
    Association, 2018-2020
  • Co-Chair, Conference Planning Committee, North Carolina Audiology
    Association 2018 Conference, 2017-2018
  • Secretary, ASHA Working Group on Au.D. Post-Graduate Residency,
    20162018
  • Chair, Ethical Practices Committee, American Academy of Audiology (term
    ended Spring 2016)
  • Chair-Elect, Ethical Practices Committee, American Academy of Audiology,
    2015-2016
  • Member, Ethical Practices Committee, American Academy of Audiology,
    2011-2014