Assistant Professor, Audiology

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position for an applicant with a Ph.D./Au.D. in Audiology. Applicant must hold the CCC-A and be eligible for Louisiana state licensure for the practice of audiology and dispensing of hearing aids. Three to five years of clinical and supervisory experience at a university level is preferred but not required. New Ph.D./Au.D. graduates and mid-career scholars are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching doctoral courses in audiology in areas of expertise and interest, providing clinical supervision to doctoral students in the Louisiana Tech Speech and Hearing Center, developing a personal research program, directing doctoral student research, and participating in the ongoing implementation of the Au.D. program. Faculty members also participate in departmental, college, and university committee work and perform additional duties related to the function of the clinical training programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. Start date is September 1, 2026. The search will remain open and applications reviewed until the position is filled. Apply via Workday at Louisiana Tech University and attach a vitae, letter of application, three current letters of recommendation, and university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes). Contact: Brenda L. Heiman, Ph.D. Contact email: [email protected] Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536 Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]

Requirements

• Ph.D./Au.D. in Audiology
• Hold the CCC-A
• Eligible for Louisiana state licensure for the practice of audiology and dispensing of hearing aids

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of clinical and supervisory experience at a university level is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching doctoral courses in audiology in areas of expertise and interest
• Providing clinical supervision to doctoral students in the Louisiana Tech Speech and Hearing Center
• Developing a personal research program
• Directing doctoral student research
• Participating in the ongoing implementation of the Au.D. program
• Participating in departmental, college, and university committee work
• Performing additional duties related to the function of the clinical training programs in speech-language pathology and audiology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees