Audiology Instructor and/or Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Minnesota Duluth seeks a part-time Instructor or assistant professor for a 9-month position to teach during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters, with the possibility of renewal. The Instructor or Assistant Professor will teach a three-course sequence in audiology required for the B.A.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in audiology, satisfactory oral and written communication skills, and eligibility for licensure from the Minnesota Department of Health to practice as an audiologist.

The instructor will be responsible for teaching the audiology courses required for the B.A.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders:

1. CSD 3160 - Fundamentals of Hearing Science (Spring 2026)
2. CSD 4400 - Introduction to Audiology (Fall 2025)
3. CSD 4600 - Interventions in Audiology (Spring 2026)
   
   

Required Qualifications (Instructor):

• Master's degree in audiology
• Satisfactory oral and written communication skills
• Eligible for the Minnesota Department of Health license in audiology

Preferred Qualifications (Instructor):

• Previous in-person and/or online teaching experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working effectively with a diverse student body

Required Qualifications (Assistant Professor):

• Ph.D. or Au.D. degree in audiology
• Satisfactory oral and written communication skills
• Eligible for the Minnesota Department of Health license in audiology

Preferred Qualifications (Assistant Professor):

• Previous in-person and/or online teaching experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working effectively with a diverse student body

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is housed in the College of Education and Human Service Professions and has 5 full time faculty members, 5 full time and 2 part time clinical educators, and strong affiliations with regional schools, hospitals and clinics. The Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is administered through the Department. The program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

The UMD Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has an undergraduate and graduate degree program. The programs provide specialized coursework and clinical experiences which prepares students to work with speech-language and hearing disabled children and adults in a variety of settings, including the public schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and private practice.

Pay Range Audiology - Instructor: $50,437.50 - $67,250 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Pay Range Audiology-Assistant Professor: $54,581.63- $72,776 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. For a complete job description, responsibilities, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply for this position, go to https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job and search for the job opening ID # 367864. The review of completed applications will begin in late April 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional documents, such as unofficial transcripts and references, can be attached after submitting your application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading them in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" Section.

Complete applications must include:

1. Letter of application - Applicants should highlight how their qualifications align with the required and preferred qualifications listed in the job posting.
2. CV/Resume
3. Three professional references with contact details

Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials, such as transcripts, at a later stage in the search process.

Completed online applications will be considered beginning April 2025. This position(s) will remain open until filled.

Please send any inquiries to:
Ashley Weber, M.A., CCC-SLP, Search Chair
University of Minnesota Duluth
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
31 West College Street
193 Chester Park Hall
Duluth, MN 55812
ashleyw@d.umn.edu

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).