Job Description
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences CenterTime Type:
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Regular Term (Fixed Term)Job Req ID:
R104675Position Description:
Applications are invited for a full-time, 12-month, term-track Assistant Professor position within the Program of Audiology in the University of Louisville School of Medicine. This is a full-time position beginning January 1, 2025, with an earlier or later start date negotiable. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and includes a competitive benefit package.
Position Responsibilities:
UofL Academic program (50% effort): teach coursework each semester. Courses available to be taught are flexible based on experience and interests of the individual. UofL Health clinical service provision and graduate clinician supervision (50% effort). The candidate will also be expected to participate in faculty meetings, admissions, and other teaching-related program service responsibilities.
Examples of teaching-related service include helping with student clinical placements, administering comprehensive exams, and mentoring student capstone projects.
Required Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in Audiology (PhD or AuD with experience in an academic setting preferred, ABD considered pending completion of degree requirements), or a related field, by their start date.
The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
Eligibility for state licensure in Kentucky.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with successful university teaching.
Evaluation of hearing/balance and provide treatment/intervention for hearing and balance disorders.
Interprofessional work experience in a medical setting.
Graduate clinician supervision experience Teaching and/or clinical experience/expertise in genetics, amplification, and practice management. However, all areas of teaching/clinical experience will be considered.
Program Information
The Division of Communicative Disorders includes the programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The Audiology program at the University of Louisville developed and implemented one of the first Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree programs in the country. The program is located in the heart of the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus and provides an exciting educational experience in a dynamic medical environment. Approximately 40 graduate students are currently enrolled in the Au.D. program. The Program has six full-time academic faculty (including this position) and works with many primary full- and part-time clinicians, operating several clinical sites in the Medical Center complex in downtown and suburban Louisville, KY.
About the City and the University
Louisville is a progressive community of around 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.
The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias and are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. University of Louisville is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for promoting the careers of women (https://louisville.edu/advance) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. UofL also earned five out of five stars from the Campus Pride Index for LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs, and practices. Additional information about UofL’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at http://louisville.edu/diversity/. UofL provides excellent benefits, including domestic partner benefits, tenure clock extension, and dual career support.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will commence August 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include the following:
Cover letter indicating applicant’s interest in the position and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Current curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.
A teaching statement highlighting clinical and classroom teaching philosophies.
Candidates can apply on line at https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UofLCareerSite. Please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Shae Morgan at shae.morgan@louisville.edu with questions about the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258. About the University of Louisville In 2023, the University of Louisville celebrates its quasquibicentennial, the 225th anniversary of the 1798 beginnings of higher education in Louisville. One of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, UofL today is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 79 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. The university serves as an engine that powers Metro Louisville and the commonwealth and as a classroom for UofL’s more than 23,000 students, who benefit from partnerships with top employers and a wide range of community service opportunities. To learn more, visit louisville.edu. The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a member of the Kentucky state university system.