The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in fall semester of 2020, to strengthen our missions in audiology and hearing science.  We are searching for a scholar whose work focuses on hearing disorders; attractive areas of research include developmental aspects of hearing loss and electrophysiological assessment of hearing. We are committed to attracting candidates from 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, depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates will have:

• 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 levels, including general-interest courses, courses on clinical topics, and courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• A Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Education, or other related discipline by the start date of their appointment.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated expertise in hearing disorders in children, rehabilitative audiology, neurophysiological measures of hearing, 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.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, evidence of research and scholarly competence, potential for obtaining external research funding, evidence of commitment to and skills in teaching, and strength of recommendations.  Candidates will also be evaluated according to evidence of attention to cultural diversity in teaching, research, and/or service and the proven ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to equity and diversity.