2 OPEN-RANK TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS IN SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCE AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus, invites applicants with expertise in communication disorders and related disciplines to apply for two open-rank tenure-track faculty positions starting August, 2015.

For the first position, we are seeking candidates whose areas of expertise will complement and augment our current research strengths in psychoacoustics, cochlear implants, auditory neurophysiology and pediatrics. Candidates with research interests in the areas of aging, amplification, auditory disorders, electrophysiology, and/or auditory physiology are encouraged to apply. Evidence of a publication record is expected as well as current or potential for extramural funding commensurate with rank. Responsibilities include research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring PhD students, and participating in the service of the department, college, and University.

For the second position, we are seeking candidates whose areas of expertise lie in the domain of communication sciences, particularly as it relates to the developing and aging brain. Relevant research interests include clinical approaches to rehabilitation, auditory and cognitive neuroscience, neural speech processing, and other related areas. Evidence of extramural funding and a publication record commensurate with rank is expected. Responsibilities include research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring PhD students, and participating in the service of the department, college, and University.

Interested applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) teaching statement, 3) research statement, 4) curriculum vita, and 5) names and contact information of three individuals who would be willing to provide a reference upon request of the search committee. These materials should be sent via email to shsjobs@asu.edu. Please include “Faculty Hire” and expected rank in the subject line (e.g., Faculty hire – associate). For complete qualifications and application information, go to https://chs.asu.edu/faculty-employment/shs/tenure-track-faculty-open-rank. The initial deadline for applications is January 2, 2015. Applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the position is closed. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply (ASU Affirmative Action). A background check is required for employment.

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is housed in the College of Health Solutions and offers undergraduate Major and Minor degrees in Speech and Hearing Science, a Certificate for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders for SLPs, an clinical doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD), and a PhD degree in Speech and Hearing Science. The department also administers a large undergraduate program in American Sign Language.  The Phoenix area has numerous clinical and research facilities available for collaboration including Barrow Neurologic Institute, Mayo Clinic and other hospital systems, and ASU research institutes. For more information please visit our website at chs.asu.edu/shs. 

Questions about these positions and/or the application process may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Andrea Pittman at (480) 727-8728 or andrea.pittman@asu.edu.