JOB OPENING

[Hébert Sylvie <sylvie.hebert@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

AUDIOLOGY PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

The École d?orthophonie et d?audiologie (School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) of the Faculté de médecine (Faculty of Medicine) at the Université de Montréal (University of Montreal), the only audiology training program in Quebec, is currently seeking candidates for a full-time tenure track appointment in the field of audiology. The École d'orthophonie et d'audiologie is located in an expansive new facility equipped with the latest technology.  It is also home to a university clinic where research and teaching activities can be conducted. 

The École d?orthophonie et d?audiologie is seeking candidates with skills and experience related to the following fields: 

- pediatric audiology or child hearing development, or
- cochlear implant, or
- vestibular system, or
- any other field of activity that is directly related to the advancement of audiology.
 
Duties
Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate student research (directed study and theses), conducting an active research program in his or her specialty in audiology, exerting influence in the scientific community, contributing to the School?s academic life and management. 

Requirements
Ph.D. in audiology or a related field.  Postdoctoral studies or relevant work in an academic environment.  The candidate must have a research record as well as teaching experience. It is preferable that the candidate be eligible to the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (The Quebec College of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology). Any candidacy in another field of audiology could be considered.

The teaching language is French; a non-francophone must be able to teach in French, at the latest three years after taking the position.

Salary: 	The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary combined with a full range of benefits.

The position starts in Summer 2012 
If necessary, the posting period will be extended until the position is filled.

Interested persons must send their CV and a cover letter specifying their fields of interest and skills in the field, as well as three letters of recommendation by May 30th, 2012 at the latest to the following address: 

Louise Getty, Professor and Director
École d?orthophonie et d?audiologie
Faculté de médecine
Université de Montréal
C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-ville
Montréal, Québec
H3C 3J7

Email: louise.getty@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
Fax: 514 343-2115

Websites: www.eoa.umontreal.ca and www.med.umontreal.ca 

Employment equity program
The Université de Montréal upholds the principle of employment equity and invites women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and first nations individuals to apply. We invite all candidates to fill out the employment equity form, available at http://www.drh.umontreal.ca/documents/bpe/bpe_paee/formulaire_PAEE_bpe.pdf ,and attach it to their applicant file. Be assured that all information collected is confidential and will only be used for the purpose of gathering statistics for equal access, pursuant to section 18.1 of the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
The Université de Montréal?s linguistic policy
The Université de Montréal is an internationally known, Québec-based French language university. As part of the renewal of its faculty, the University is intensifying the recruitment of the best specialists in the world and, moreover, ensures that, in accordance with its linguistic policy [http://www.direction.umontreal.ca/secgen/recueil/politique_linguistique.html], the professors it recruits who have not mastered French at the beginning of their position benefit from a French language learning support program.
Privilege for applicant confidentiality
The Université de Montréal?s current nominating procedures provide that all candidate files may be consulted by all professors who are members of the departmental council. Candidates who want their applications to remain confidential until the short list is set (candidates selected for interview) are asked to so indicate in their cover letter.
Immigration Requirements
In accordance with current Canadian immigration requirements, priority for this position will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.