at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
Assistant Professor of Audiology (28267)
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Position Number
00028267
Posting Date
09/14/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
12/01/2023
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2000
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Allied Health & Comm Disorders
College/Unit
College-Hlth & Human Sci Dean
Division
Academic Division
Location
WZ 340
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.chhs.niu.edu/ahcd/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Higher Research Activity located in DeKalb, IL. DeKalb is a diverse and growing community providing residents with a small-town feel and the benefits of a large university. The Audiology program is part of the interdisciplinary School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders and offers an undergraduate Communicative Disorders major, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Faculty in Audiology, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology collaborate in clinical and research endeavors. The prospective candidate will work with a diverse student and clinic population and enjoy a comfortable work/life balance. Excellent off-campus sites are available for practicum, research, and grant development. The school includes a 27,000 sq. ft. multidisciplinary clinic space which houses the Speech-Language-Hearing and Physical Therapy Clinics. For more information about the program, visit http://www.chhs.niu.edu/audiology/
We are inviting applications for a full-time, nine-month, promotable faculty position subject to institutional funding at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Audiology program. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with opportunities to teach during the summer term(s). Faculty rank is dependent on experience, qualifications, and Board policies.
We seek faculty who embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education and hands-on involvement in research and community engagement.
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor is responsible for all aspects of classroom instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students, contributing to scholarly endeavors, and serving on committees within the university and/or professional organizations.
The Assistant Professor will positively contribute to committee service within the program, university, community, and profession, provide student advisement to graduate students and undergraduate students, as appropriate, and participate in research projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach academic coursework and make connections to evidence based clinical practice to AuD students and other students as appropriate;
Establish an active and innovative research/scholarly agenda that directly engages local, national, and international audiology research communities through research publications, presentations, and grants
Positively contribute to service within the university (program, school, college, university levels) and profession;
Provide student advisement and support student research;
Contribute to curriculum development and program advancement.
Collaborate within the campus and community to promote the advancement of the program and the mission of the University.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Earned PhD in Audiology or related field (e.g., Hearing Science, Auditory Neuroscience, Allied Health, etc.,) with expertise in Audiology by the time of hire;
Research focus in acoustics and amplification, or specialty area that complements existing faculty expertise to ensure depth and breadth across the scope of practice as required by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology;
Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusive work and learning environments that foster diversity, creativity, and innovation.
Additional Requirements
Ability and willingness to contribute to meeting the program's instructional needs;
Strong oral, written, visual, and electronic communication skills;
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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
