Subject: Two Academic Positions - University of Louisville From: Pavel Zahorik <pavel.zahorik@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:58:29 -0400 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to bring to your attention a 2nd academic position open at the University of Louisville, this time for a hearing researcher at the Assistant Professor level. This position is in addition to the Endowed Chair position that was posted on this list last week. I am including both job ads below for your reference. Please share these ads with anyone that might be interested in either position. ____________________________ THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, LOUISVILLE, KY. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2012. We are seeking to expand our faculty in the Vision and Hearing Sciences training program. While we are particularly interested in applicants with research interests in the hearing sciences, we also encourage those with research programs in the visual sciences to apply. Those conducting research with an applied or translational component are especially welcome. Successful candidates will have completed their Ph.D. by July 1, 2012 and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate training and to maintain an excellent record of research productivity. Application and vita must be submitted electronically at www.louisville.edu/jobs, using Job ID# 27499. Additional supporting materials including CV, teaching and research statements, representative reprints and preprints, and 3 letters should be sent directly to: Search Committee, Attention: Ms. Leisa Hillman, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Review of applications will begin Nov 15, 2011. The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. ____________________________ HEARING RESEARCH ENDOWED CHAIR The University of Louisville School of Medicine (established 1837) invites nominations and applications for the position of Heuser Hearing Research Endowed Chair. The Endowed Chair is a collaboration between the School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, and The Edith and Henry Heuser Hearing Research Institute. It is designated for research focusing on the etiology, prevention, treatment, and/or pathophysiology of deafness/hearing loss and /or its biological, psychological, and social consequences. The Heuser Hearing Institute (HHI), established in 2001, is a comprehensive regional “Center of Excellence” which includes audiological, vestibular, ear-related medical, early education and research components. HHI specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults who experience hearing and/or balance issues, as well as, having an early childhood education program for children with hearing loss and speech delays. The Heuser Hearing Research Endowed Chair will have access to HHI patients and students (pediatrics to geriatrics) who could be potential research subjects. For further information about Heuser Hearing Institute and the myriad services offered on its campus visit their website at www.heuserhearinginstitute.org. The academic rank of this tenure track position is open (Assistant Professor to Professor). The candidate must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D and an outstanding academic record. The selected candidate will be a nationally recognized scholar with a vigorous research program as evidenced by significant federal funding. A demonstrated record of collaborative research is essential, as one of the goals is for the individual to build a research presence within the Heuser Hearing Institute that contributes to the Institute’s existing research, clinical and/or educational activities. Applicants must apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs for position # 27429 by attaching a current curriculum vitae documenting research, education and administrative experience. Applicants should also submit a cover letter describing a vision for promotion of excellence in research, along with the names and contact information of four references, by e-mail to Ms. Carmel Mackin at carmel.mackin@xxxxxxxx Review of applications will begin in September and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity, and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. ____________________________ Pavel Zahorik, Ph.D. Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Life Sciences Building, Room 347 University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 502 852 3843 Voice 502 852 8904 Fax pavel.zahorik@xxxxxxxx www.zaplab.org