Job Description
Department: IU Bloomington Speech & Hearing Sciences
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Associate/Full Professor Faculty Position in Hearing ScienceIndiana UniversityThe 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 a 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://slhs.indiana.edu/.
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.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or
application process can be directed to:
Gavin Bidelman, Ph.D.Professor and Search Committee ChairDepartment of Speech, Language and
Hearing Sciences
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN 47408gbidel@indiana.edu
Additional Qualifications
Responsibilities include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching,
service, and mentorship of students. A Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences or a 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.
Salary and Rank
Associate or Full Professor. Salary is competitive
and commensurate with level of experience and qualifications.
Special Instructions
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
inclusion2. Curriculum vita3. Names and contact information for 3 professional referees4. Research statement (max 2 pages) + 3 publication
reprints5. Teaching statement highlighting teaching/mentoring experience and teaching interests (max 2 pages)
For Best
Consideration Date: 11/10/2023
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2024
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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.