Assistant Professor - Audiology and Hearing Science

The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in fall semester of 2025, to strengthen our missions in audiology and hearing science.

We are searching for a scholar whose work focuses on hearing disorders; attractive areas of scholarship include but are not limited to: hearing aids, rehabilitative audiology, and hearing assessment.

A core value of the department is broadening the representation of a wide range of individuals and perspectives in the profession of audiology and speech-language pathology across all possible dimensions of diversity. Therefore we are committed to attracting and supporting candidates who can demonstrate inclusion of historically underrepresented groups, knowing that diversity enriches the academic experience and provides a knowledge base for innovation.

Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Faculty are expected to develop a sustainable research program, teach courses in the AuD curriculum, pursue external funding, advise students in Au.D. and Ph.D. programs, and contribute service to the department and to the profession of audiology.

Our department is transparent about the standards for workload and expectations for promotion.
The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences are available at: https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/2020-09/slhs_0.pdf

The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: https://neighborhood.cla.umn.edu/college-knowledge/workload-principles-and-guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• History of scholarship within the field of audiology, hearing science, or another relevant discipline with clear connection to audiology.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to teach at the undergraduate and graduate (AuD) levels, including general-interest courses, courses on clinical topics, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, or other related discipline by the start date of their appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in hearing disorders, rehabilitative audiology, hearing aids, or a combination of these areas.
• History of competitiveness for seeking and obtaining research funding
• An advanced degree in audiology
• Familiarity and direct experience with the goals of clinical audiology, especially graduate student training
• Clinical experience in audiology.
  - Evidence of attention to cultural diversity in teaching, research, and/or service, especially within the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, and the ability to contribute to the University's commitment to equity and diversity.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, evidence of research and scholarly competence, history and potential for obtaining external research funding, evidence of commitment to and skills in teaching, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and strength of recommendations.

About the Department
The department offers internationally recognized programs in speech-language-hearing sciences (BA, Ph.D.), speech-language pathology (M.A.), and audiology (Au.D.) that provide outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue academic, educational, and clinical careers.

The department is strongly committed to community engagement and advancing an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, ability/disability, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status). We host a Diversity in Communication Specialty Program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology to guide the development of in-depth knowledge and skills within a specific, diversity-related, area of interest. Faculty research and teaching in this area are strongly supported at the unit and collegiate levels. Information can be found here:
https://cla.umn.edu/slhs/graduate/degrees/diversity-communication-specialty-program

Many faculty collaborate with university-wide centers, including the Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sciences, the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and the Center for Clinical Movement Disorders. The department also has ongoing collegial relationships with the departments of Psychology, Otolaryngology, and with the College of Education and Human Development.

Our Commitment to Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Our department is committed to eliminating systemic racism, both locally and worldwide, starting with the work done in our professions of SLP and Audiology. Core to our mission is educating individuals to provide equitable services across all racialized and minoritized communities and providing equitable services in our department's clinic. More on our department's vision for justice, equity and anti-racism can be found here: https://cla.umn.edu/slhs/about/striving-justice-equity-and-anti-racism

About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.
CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

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The Benefits of Working at the U

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach the following required materials:

• a cover letter
• statements of research mission
• statements of teaching interests, classes that you would be willing to teach, and the development of teaching skills
• A statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion
• a curriculum vitae
• examples of scholarly research
• evidence of effectiveness in teaching, if available
• names and contact info of 3 people who would be willing to write a reference letter at a later date, if the applicant is selected as a finalist

All of the above required documents must be uploaded electronically at the time of submission. Applicants who are selected as finalists will be required to verify their degree, either through official graduate transcripts or a copy of their diploma.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. Matthew Winn at mwinn@umn.edu with subject line "Faculty search" for any questions regarding the position or application procedures.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).