Associate Professor (Open Rank)

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req Id:

R107619

Position Description:

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (Audiology)

Position Description

Applications are invited for a 12-month, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor within the Program of Audiology in the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  This is a full-time position beginning August 1, 2026, with an earlier or later start date negotiable. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and includes a competitive benefits package. Total compensation may also include laboratory space and a comprehensive start up package as well as specific and specialized support for a candidate’s research program.

Ideal Candidate Responsibilities:

Teaching: 2-4 courses annually. Courses available to be taught are flexible based on the experience and interests of the individual.

Research: The candidate should have an independent line of programmatic research, with at least one publication annually. Existing or potential for extramural funding will strengthen the application.

Service: The candidate will participate in program functions such as faculty meetings, mentoring student capstone projects, student advising, admissions, etc.

Clinical Service: The candidate is anticipated to provide clinical service in their area of expertise (~20%), though all candidates will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Audiology or a related field.  ABD will be considered pending completion of degree requirements by their start date.
• Experience with successful graduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellence in University teaching.
• Interprofessional/collaborative/interdisciplinary research. Specific areas of interdisciplinary collaborative research interest at UofL include neuroscience, cancer research, genomics, and environmental health-related research.
• Current extramural funding (i.e., through grant-funded research).
• Teaching and or clinical experience/expertise in amplification. Other areas of desired expertise include genetics, central auditory processing, and practice management; however, all areas of teaching/clinical experience will be considered.

Program Information

The Audiology Program is housed in the Division of Communicative Disorders (SLP/AUD) in the Department of Otolaryngology of the School of Medicine.  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 belonging that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential. UofL provides excellent benefits, including generous paid-time off, retirement contributions and additional matching, domestic partner benefits, tenure clock extension, and dual career support.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications must include the following:

• Cover letter indicating applicant’s interest in the position.

• Current Curriculum Vitae.

• Research statement highlighting research program trajectory and philosophies.
• Teaching statement highlighting clinical and classroom teaching philosophies.
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.

Application materials may be emailed to: angela.smith@louisville.edu.  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 Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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.