Position at Northwestern

[Sumitrajit Dhar <s-dhar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Coordinator, The AuD Training Program

The Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences  
and Disorders at Northwestern University has been at the forefront of  
audiology research, development, and education since the inception of  
the field.  The department currently houses research laboratories  
studying hearing and hearing loss, vibrant PhD and AuD programs, and a  
state-of-the-art hearing clinic that provides clinical education and  
services to the greater Chicago area.

The AuD training program is nationally ranked amongst the top ten  
programs. Approximately 50 students are enrolled in the AuD program at  
any given time. We are seeking a dynamic leader to coordinate the  
various activities of the AuD training program.  This twelve-month,  
non-tenure-track position is based on the Evanston campus. The initial  
appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer.

Preferred starting date:                  January 1, 2011.

Duties:                   (a) intellectual and executive direction of  
the AuD program;(b) teaching in the candidate’s area of expertise;   
(c) recruitment of students into the AuD program; (d) monitoring and  
assessing the progress of students in the AuD program; (d) service to  
the department, school, and university.

Qualifications:                   PhD, AuD, or a master’s degree in  
Audiology.  The candidate must have a record of teaching in the  
classroom and/or the clinic.  Candidates with management and  
leadership experience will be preferred.

Salary:                   Competitive, depending on qualifications and  
experience.

Application procedure:                   Send cover letter describing  
teaching and research interests and experience, a current vita  
(including e-mail address), reprints, and three letters of  
recommendation by December 1, 2010 to the Chair of the Search  
Committee.  Mail to: AuD Coordinator Search, Roxelyn and Richard  
Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders,  
Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208.  Forward  
questions to Professor Sumitrajit Dhar, at s-dhar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx   
For more information about the Department, please visit: http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd/ 
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The University:  Northwestern is a leading private research  
university.  The main campus is located in Evanston and the medical  
campus is located 12 miles south in Chicago.  There is continuing  
expansion of university facilities and programs, particularly in the  
sciences and medicine.  Cultural, social, and recreational activities  
abound on and near each campus.

Closing Date:  Ongoing until position is filled.  Review of  
applications will be done on a rolling basis.  Northwestern University  
is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and  
minorities are encouraged to apply.  Hiring is contingent upon  
eligibility to work in the United States.