Assistant or Associate Professor – HigherEdJobs

Job No: 532123
Work Type: Multi-Track
Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Allied Health
Department:
33060000 – HP-SLP LANG & HEARING SCI

Job Description

Classification Title:

Ast or Aso Prof

Job
Description:

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) https://slhs.phhp.ufl.edu/ at the University
of Florida is recruiting up to two (2) Audiology faculty positions at the assistant or associate rank. These full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure or
non-tenure track, 12-month positions are expected to start in Fall 2024. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in any area of
audiology or hearing sciences. However, areas of research or clinical practice that emphasize psychoacoustics, cochlear implants, medical
audiology, pediatric audiology, and/or hearing conservation are most desired.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to
excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, and service in a dynamic academic health center environment. The department is committed to
hiring and supporting candidates who will contribute both collaboratively and independently to externally funded research. Tenure-track
candidates will be principal investigators of extramurally funded research projects or demonstrate potential to develop such a record.
Candidates will be expected to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate level courses that support audiology and hearing sciences.
Candidates will also engage in a range of service activities including student mentorship and participation on departmental and college
committees.

UF SLHS: The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is one of eight departments in the
College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and is well integrated within the UF Health Science Center, thereby offering faculty
a wealth of opportunities for scholarly collaborations. The department offers three degrees: Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Master of Art’s in
Communication Sciences and Disorders (the degree program for speech-language pathology), and Bachelor of Health Science in Communication
Sciences and Disorders. The College of PHHP also offers a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, which includes a concentration in Communication
and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders. Faculty members have access to a college level instructional design team that provides them with
expert support in course development and delivery.

Additional Information: The University of Florida (www.ufl.edu) is a Top 5 ranked comprehensive research-extensive public university that
includes a full range of academic departments and programs. The College of Public Health and Health Professions (www.phhp.ufl.edu) is one of sixteen colleges at the University of Florida and part of the
UF Health System. The UF Health System and the flagship UF Health Science Center (https://ufhealth.org/about-us) is
comprised of six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus that includes the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing,
Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine.

Expected Salary:

Negotiable

Minimum
Requirements:

For non-tenure track hires – doctoral degree (AuD or PhD) in a relevant field, possession of or eligible for the
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and licensed or license-eligible in Audiology
for the state of Florida.

For tenure track hires – PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field.

Preferred
Qualifications:

For hires on the non-tenure clinical/teaching track, an AuD is preferred. Ideal candidates will have an AuD and EdD
or PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field. A minimum of three years of full-time experience with clinical service in
audiology preferred. For hire at the clinical associate professor level, a strong record of accomplishments in teaching and service is
essential.

For hires on the tenure track, an AuD and PhD in audiology, hearing sciences, or a closely related field, and possession
of or eligibility for the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is preferred. For
hire at the associate professor level, a strong track record of extramural grant funding is essential. Hire at the assistant professor level
should demonstrate potential to develop such a record.

All candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
and effective written and oral communication skills is essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Qualified candidates
must submit an application, which includes a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter that describes teaching, research, service, and
career interests, and contact information for three references.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a
suitable applicant pool has been established.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring
department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from
an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved
by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

If an
accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is
contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Health
Assessment Required:
NO

Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532123/assistant-or-associate-professor

The
University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all
aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration,
benefits, and training.

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