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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
at the University of Washington. Please see below for the full posting and application instructions + link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 15.
We would be grateful if you could forward to potential interested candidates. Questions regarding the position can be directed to me (andrewdb@xxxxxx).
Andrew
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Description
The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington is searching for a
full-time tenure-track assistant professor.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and teaching within the broad area of hearing science.
Applicants with expertise in any area of hearing science, encompassing both basic and applied research, will be considered. The Department is especially interested in investigators conducting basic research that advances our understanding of human hearing
with concurrent potential for translation/application(s) in the domain of hearing technologies, including healthcare and/or consumer settings. The Department is also interested in investigators studying developmental processes and/or leveraging community-engaged
or scalable (e.g., remote testing) approaches to reach diverse populations across the lifespan. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an impactful program of funded research and effective teaching and research mentoring at undergraduate, graduate
and postgraduate levels in the area of hearing science. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in collegial service activities and to support the Department's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Additional positive
factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, experience or interest in course design and/or curricular development and experience or interest in leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
This position has an anticipated start date of Autumn 2024. Tenure-track faculty in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences have an annual service period
of nine months (Sept 16 - June 15).
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $9,000—$14,500 per month on a 9-month
basis ($81,000—$130,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is internationally recognized for impactful research, innovative curricula, and active commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility. Our research, education, and clinical activities are dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of human communication and to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by communication challenges across
the lifespan (https://sphsc.washington.edu/vision-mission).
The Department has close interdisciplinary ties with related units on campus, including the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Psychology, and Music; the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center; the Institute for Learning and Brain
Sciences; the Center on Human Development and Disability; the Autism Center; the Integrated Brain Imaging Center; as well as the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. A recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career
Flexibility, the University of Washington supports career development and work-life balance for faculty.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Speech and Hearing Sciences or a related field is required. Applicants working in any area of hearing science will be considered.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/130297) and submit: a) a cover letter indicating general interest in the position; b) a research statement (5-page maximum); c) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience and/or interests (3-page maximum) and formal teaching evaluations (not part of the 3-page limit), if available; d) a statement describing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (2-page maximum); e) a curriculum vitae; and f) the names and contact information for three professional references who can be contacted by the search committee for letters of recommendation at a later date. Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by October 15, 2023. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Andrew Brown (andrewdb@xxxxxx).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or _expression_, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Privacy Notice Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@xxxxxx.
---- Andrew D. Brown, PhD Associate Professor and PhD Program Director University of Washington Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences 1417 NE 42nd St. Seattle, WA 98105
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