Associate/Full Professor Faculty Position in Hearing Science
Indiana University
The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at Indiana University invites applicants for a senior, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the broad area of hearing science/audiology. Candidates are expected to have established a vibrant and programmatic line of research with a strong publication record and current or clear potential for extramural funding. All areas of specialization from basic to translational hearing science will be considered. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to and expand the research mission of the department. The position is a tenure-track/tenured, 10-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024.
Responsibilities include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, service, and mentorship of students. A Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences or related field (e.g., psychology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience) is required at the time of hire. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academic community.
The SLHS department has accredited and highly ranked clinical programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and awards Bachelors, Masters, Au.D, and Ph.D. degrees along with a minor in American Sign Language. The department is housed in the new Regional Academic Health Center (https://healthsciences.indiana.edu/building/index.html) featuring state-of-the-art research laboratories, classrooms, and clinical facilities. Our in-house IU Hearing Clinic serves clients across the lifespan and provides assessment and treatment for a variety of hearing etiologies. Our dynamic program consists of over 40 academic and clinical faculty who provide innovative research, teaching, and clinical training within a thriving interdisciplinary community. Collaborative opportunities exist within the school and with other units on the Bloomington campus including Psychological and Brain Sciences, Program in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Second Language Studies, and the School of Medicine (Otolaryngology). The proximity to the new Bloomington hospital and other campus allied health units (nursing, social work, and medical sciences) creates further opportunities for collaborations among faculty, interprofessional education for students, and patient-oriented research.
For more information about the university and the department, visit our website: https://sphs.indiana.edu/
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Search Committee Chair:
Gavin Bidelman, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 855-9339
Review of applications will begin November 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Please upload the following materials to the application website: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20380
1. Cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position. Please also comment on past, present, and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
2. Curriculum vita
3. Names and contact information for 3 professional referees
4. Research statement (max 2 pages) + 3 publication reprints
5. Teaching statement highlighting teaching/mentoring experience and teaching interests (max 2 pages)
Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or _expression_, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Professor
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
2631 East Discovery Parkway
Bloomington, IN 47408