Assistant or Associate Professor

Assistant or Associate Professor

Job No : 535613

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Biology / Life Science, Allied Health

Department : 33060000 - HP-SLP LANG & HEARING SCI

Job Description

Classification Title :

ASO PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements :

PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field.

Job Description :

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) https : / / slhs.phhp.ufl.edu / at the University of Florida is recruiting one (1) Audiology faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank. This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure track, 12-month position is expected to start in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in any area of audiology or hearing sciences. However, areas of research or clinical practice that emphasize psychoacoustics, cochlear implants, medical audiology, and / or hearing conservation are most desired.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, and service in a dynamic academic health center environment. The department is committed to hiring and supporting candidates who will contribute both collaboratively and independently to externally funded research. Candidates will be principal investigators of extramurally funded research projects or demonstrate potential to develop such a record. Candidates will be expected to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate level courses that support audiology and hearing sciences. Candidates will also engage in a range of service activities including student mentorship and participation on departmental and college committees.

UF SLHS : The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is one of eight departments in the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and is well integrated within the UF Health Science Center, thereby offering faculty a wealth of opportunities for scholarly collaborations. The department offers three degrees : Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Master of Art's in Communication Sciences and Disorders (the degree program for speech-language pathology), and Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The College of PHHP also offers a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, which includes a concentration in Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders. Faculty members have access to a college level instructional design team that provides them with expert support in course development and delivery.

Additional Information : The University of Florida (www.ufl.edu) is a Top 5 ranked comprehensive research-extensive public university that includes a full range of academic departments and programs. The College of Public Health and Health Professions (www.phhp.ufl.edu) is one of sixteen colleges at the University of Florida and part of the UF Health System. The UF Health System and the flagship UF Health Science Center ( https : / / ufhealth.org / about-us ) is comprised of six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus that includes the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine.

Expected Salary : Negotiable

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at https : / / benefits.hr.ufl.edu / .

Required Qualifications :

PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field.

Preferred :

An AuD and PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field, and possession of or eligibility for the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is preferred. Strong interpersonal and organization skills and effective written and oral communication skills is essential. For hire at the associate professor level, a strong track record of extramural grant funding is essential. Hire at the assistant professor level should demonstrate potential to develop such a record.

All candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and effective written and oral communication skills is essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Qualified candidates must submit an application, which includes a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter that describes teaching, research, service, and career interests, and contact information for three references.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issues to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http : / / www.naces.org / .

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352 / 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800 / 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 535613

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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