The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a term, non-tenure track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, job code 9403T, beginning in the fall semester of 2024. We are searching for an individual who can teach courses in audiology, in both our undergraduate program and our AuD program. This person's primary responsibilities would be in teaching and departmental service. We are committed to attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups, knowing that diversity enriches the academic experience and provides a knowledge base for innovation.

This is a 100% time contract faculty appointment for the 2024/25 academic year, beginning in August 2024 and concluding in May 2025. Appointment will be made at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy. This contract faculty appointment may be renewable for an additional term, subject to satisfactory performance, curricular and programmatic needs, and continued availability of funding for the position.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, evidence of commitment to and skills in teaching, and strength of recommendations. Candidates will also be evaluated according to evidence of attention to cultural diversity in teaching, research, and/or service and the proven ability to contribute to the University's commitment to equity and diversity.

Duties/Responsibilities:
This individual will be expected to teach five courses total, including no more than two undergraduate courses in audiology, and three or four courses in the AuD program. This individual will provide service to the department, including the AuD program. This will include creating and grading questions for the AuD comprehensive examination(s) corresponding to the classes that they taught, in addition to advising AuD students on general progress in their program. There may be opportunities to collaborate with current tenure-track faculty members on research projects if desired. There may also be opportunities to provide service by supervising graduate students in off-campus hearing screenings.

Contract faculty in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise AuD students (depending on specialization); and contribute service to the department and profession.

Required Qualifications:

• An AuD degree
• At least 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed audiologist
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
• A Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Disorders, Neuroscience, Psychology, Education, or other related discipline by the start date.
• Eligibility for Minnesota Department of Health Audiology License, and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.Responsibilities: This individual will be expected to teach five courses total, including no more than two undergraduate courses in audiology, and three or four courses in the AuD program.

Department Overview:

The department offers internationally recognized programs in speech-language hearing sciences (BA, Ph.D.), speech-language pathology (M.A.), and audiology (Au.D.) that provide outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue academic, educational, and clinical careers. The department hosts a Bilingual Multicultural Emphasis Certificate Program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology. Faculty research and teaching are strongly supported at the unit and collegiate levels. Interdisciplinary collaborations abound across the university. Many faculty collaborate with university-wide centers, including the Center for Cognitive Sciences, the Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sciences, The Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain, and the Center for Clinical Movement Disorders. The department also has ongoing collegial relationships with the departments of Psychology, Otolaryngology, and with the College of Education and Human Development. The department is strongly committed to community engagement and advancing an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, ability/disability, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status). For further information about the department, please visit the department website,

College of Liberal Arts:

Home to the arts, social science and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1200 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600 graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. This position requires that you attach the following required materials:

1. A letter of application that includes a statement describing teaching interests and approach to teaching.
2. A curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant experience, especially evidence that you can apply an evidence-based framework to your teaching.

All of the above required documents must be uploaded electronically at the time of submission.

In addition to the materials submitted electronically, applicants are required to arrange for two letters of recommendation, and, if available, evidence of effectiveness in teaching to be sent directly to the department at:

Dr. Matthew Winn
Search Committee Chair
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
University of Minnesota
115 Shevlin Hall
164 Pillsbury Dr. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Priority will be given to completed applications received by May 8, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. Winn at mwinn@umn.edu.

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