Assistant Professor Pediatric Audiology

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor of pediatric audiology to begin in Fall 2027. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field. Our preferred candidate will conduct research to advance the prevention, identification, assessment, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders in children, but other specialty areas will be considered. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program while preparing the next generation of audiologists through excellence in teaching and mentorship. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment at one of the nation's leading public research universities, where research, clinical innovation, and community engagement come together to advance health and well-being for all people.

Requirements

• Holds a terminal degree in the assigned discipline or related field; or having equivalent applied experience in accordance with faculty credentialing guidelines.
• Ph.D. in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting pediatric clinical or translational research.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations
• Proven record of teaching excellence (e.g., student evaluations, letters of support, teaching portfolio)
• Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in pediatric audiology or a related specialty area.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in audiology.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Publish impactful research in leading peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to advance research and clinical care that improves outcomes for persons with hearing and balance disorders.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation activities, departmental governance, and professional service.

Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate salary based on qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• ORP Eligible retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree