University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois

Speech and Hearing Science 

College of Applied Health Sciences

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the position of Department Head and Professor. The department is recognized as one of the top speech and hearing science departments in the nation with highly ranked academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels including fully accredited clinical programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. Departmental faculty conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on health, human development and aging, and disability related to speech, language, swallowing, and hearing with a focus on developing new ways to assess, prevent, and treat communication, swallowing, and hearing disabilities. The department maintains a well-equipped research infrastructure with a significant portfolio of externally federally funded research and a thriving Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology clinic. The department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional practice and the professoriate.

 Qualifications

• Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline.
• Qualified for an appointment as a full professor.
• Established scholarly record of contribution to the field and a compelling vision for the future of the department.
• Experienced in administrative and leadership positions.
• Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  

Appointment Information

This is a full-time 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month department head stipend. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate’s experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 with the final salary offer determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. 

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direction for the department.
• Oversee departmental organization, quality, efficiency of work, and policy and procedural compliance.
• Develop and implement the department’s strategic goals and policies in consultation with the faculty.
• Promote a culture of excellence through professional development and mentoring of faculty and staff.
• Assign teaching, service, and leadership roles for faculty.
• Support faculty engagement in continuous improvement and evaluation of academic programs, addressing evolving needs in the field.
• Oversee initiatives to enhance student satisfaction, retention, and success.
• Oversee accreditation responsibilities and student certification requirements for clinical training programs.
• Oversee hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty and staff.
• Oversee departmental financial matters, including budget preparation and allocation of funds.
• Represent the Department at College and campus levels, collaborating to advance research, education, and engagement initiatives and priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, professionals, local and national organizations, clinics, and other partners.
• Provide leadership for development and advancement (fund raising) activities and priorities.
• Promote and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
  

Academic Environment

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world-class public research university. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is situated in the College of Applied Health Sciences on the main campus of the University of Illinois and includes (a) the recently renovated Speech and Hearing Science Building that houses academic, research, and collaborative spaces; (b) the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic; and (c) the Collaboration Lab that houses clinical faculty offices, a classroom, multiple study spaces for clinical graduate students, and private spaces for telepractice. The department offers an undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees – M.A., Au.D., and Ph.D. Its mission is to engage in research, education, and outreach activities that enhance communication across the lifespan, integrating research and clinical applications. Within the department, faculty research is organized into three major research areas: auditory-hearing science, speech perception and production, and language and cognitive communication. For more information about the department, see ahs.illinois.edu/themes/ahs/pdf/SHS%20position%20posting.pdf.

Departmental activities contribute to the mission of the College, specifically, the advancement of research, instruction, and public engagement that promotes the development of healthy, livable communities, facilitates optimal living with disability, and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan and throughout a diverse society. The College houses two interdisciplinary research centers, the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Chez Veterans Center, as well as the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Department faculty have interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in the College of Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, Family Resiliency Center, Illinois Neurobehavioral Assessment Laboratory, Psychological Services Center and Autism Clinic, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Faculty are also supported by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute which organizes campus efforts to address health and wellness challenges and provides support for research infrastructure.

The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits (www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits) including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, it also offers employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth. The University assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment through the Dual Career Program (humanresources.illinois.edu/dual-career-program). To learn more about all Champaign-Urbana has to offer please visit: yourewelcomecu.com. 

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 25, 2024. Please apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The following materials are required: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information of 3 references. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted and letters requested. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Raksha Mudar (raksha@illinois.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. 

Requisition ID: 1026913
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: jobs.illinois.edu

CENSEO AV+Acoustics

Kailua, Hawaii

CENSEO AV+Acoustics is an acoustical engineering, audiovisual, theatre, and technology design consulting firm founded in 2012, with headquarters in Kailua, Hawaii and mainland locations in Denver, Colorado and Seattle, Washington. As our firm expands and grows, we seek the ideal candidate to join our team of engineers. We are currently seeking a Staff Acoustical Consultant in our office located in Kailua, Hawaii. The new team member will support our engineering staff on a diverse range of projects including civic, commercial, educational, government, healthcare, military, performing arts, residential, resorts and hotels, worship spaces, and others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to acoustical design projects involving room acoustics, sound isolation, environmental noise control, HVAC noise & vibration control
• Assist with collection and analysis of acoustic, noise, and vibration data
• Assist with the preparation of calculations, design drawings, reports, and system specifications
• Follow CENSEO’s protocol and quality standards
• Commit to working knowledge and small business growth

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Passion for acoustics, applied to building and construction
• 0-3 years of experience in a consulting environment
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, acoustics, or a closely related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Task management experience
• Understanding of acoustic standards, measurement practices, software, and instrumentation
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, CadnaA, EASE, other sound modeling software, and Microsoft Suite
• Detail oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced team environment
• Desire to contribute to and grow with our CENSEO team
• Passion for acoustics, building/construction, and design as well as enthusiasm for AV, theatrical, and other building-integrated technology systems

CENSEO’s portfolio includes a wide range of project types with local and global reach. Our team has been awarded Pacific Business News “Fastest 50” and has been recognized for leadership, quality, a healthy work environment. We remain involved in many professional organizations and promote a positive work-life balance.

CENSEO affords equal employment opportunities to all individuals according to the U.S. Department of Labor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy. We offer competitive salaries and highly desirable benefits including PTO, 401K, medical/dental insurance plans, and many other benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. For more information about CENSEO, please visit www.CENSEO.design

Qualified applicants, please submit cover letter and resume to:

Todd Beiler, President
recruiting@CENSEO.design

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

Apply On-Line at: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/6910

Posting Details

Postition Information:

Job Title:  Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Acoustics (2025-2026)

Rank:  Assistant Professor

Salary Range:  76,000 – 90,000

Tenure Information:  Tenure Track

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Acoustical Engineering at the University of Hartford invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. Applicants from all areas of acoustical engineering and related fields will be considered, but preference will be given to those in the areas of engineering acoustics, vibrations, noise control, musical acoustics, and/or acoustical design. The qualified applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree, excellent potential and dedication to teaching, research, service, and professional activities. Applications are sought from candidates who can help the department conduct innovative research and provide world-class engineering education. The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to inclusive excellence in the academic community. Review of applications will begin by December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please email search committee chair and Acoustical Engineering Program Director, Dr. Chris Jasinski at jasinski@hartford.edu.

Responsibilities:

This position supports the ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering (including a concentration in acoustics) and Aerospace Engineering, as well as a unique Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Acoustical Engineering & Music.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in vibrations, acoustics, noise control, and acoustics capstone design. Other teaching duties may include statics, dynamics, and acoustics design-related courses. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in CETA’s Acoustics Laboratories, including reverberation and anechoic chambers. There are significant research collaboration opportunities with faculty within CETA as well as across the University. Opportunities for scholarly collaboration also exist through the CETA Engineering Applications Center, which provides students and faculty the opportunity to work with industrial partners to solve real–world problems.

An active scholarly/research/artistic agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, performances or other accomplishments in the field of acoustical engineering are expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university will include advising students in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Acoustical Engineering.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in acoustical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline; ABDs will be considered providing they document a degree completion date.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching acoustics or related engineering discipline at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated potential to build an independent research program that includes undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated potential to educate and mentor students from a diverse background.
• Experience and/or interest in course and curriculum development.
• Experience and/or interest student recruitment, retention, and career preparation.
• Applied experience in acoustical engineering or other professional activity.

Diversity Statement

The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. The University of Hartford is committed to anti-racist values and actions.

University Information

Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. At the University of Hartford we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment. Enriched by our diversity and our engagement with one another, we take pride in our shared traditions and experiences. We are dedicated to building a culture that respects all of its members and celebrates their contributions as we work together to strengthen our community. The full text of our academic mission, vision, and values can be seen at www.hartford.edu. Opportunities for faculty development and support can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/campus-leadership/office-provost/faculty-development/and a listing of Affinity Networks can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/affinity-groups.aspx. We are especially proud of our partnership with NorthStar Collective, a group of colleges and universities in the New England region who are committed to transforming their institutions and uplifting BIPOC faculty on their campuses.

College Information

The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture offers undergraduate Engineering programs in Electrical, Computer, Acoustical and Music, Biomedical, Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Robotics. It also offers undergraduate Engineering Technology programs in Audio, Computer and Electronic, Electromechanical, as well as Architectural Design + Technology. Additionally, the college offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering and Construction Management + Technology. The college also offers master’s programs in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, as well as Architecture. The majority of our undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET, including the Architectural Design + Technology program. The Master of Architecture degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Posting Detail Information:

Posting Number:  F184P

Open Until Filled: Yes

Apply On-Line at: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/6910

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Hartford employs full-time faculty who bring significant skills, experience, knowledge and empathy to recruit, inspire, support and retain our diverse student body now and in the future. At least 36% of our students represent the BIPOC community. An increasing number of these students are the first in their families to attend college and all of our students need to be prepared to thrive in and contribute to a diverse society. Candidates for faculty positions should include in their materials a short essay explaining how their teaching practice meet the needs of the diverse population of students at the University of Hartford, focusing, in particular, on pedagogical approaches that support student success for those who are new to college and/or whose cultural background includes experience with systemic oppression due to race, gender, or other factors. If relevant, candidates should also comment on research, scholarship, practice or creative activity that will contribute to the inclusive excellence goals to which the University of Hartford is committed. It is recommended that candidates approach this statement thoughtfully and use specific examples to illustrate their diversity statement.

Supplemental Questions
_________________________________________________

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you currently or have you ever been a part-time faculty member at the University of Hartford?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Diversity Statement
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Philosophy

Apply On-Line at: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/6910

University of Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Acoustics for the Fall of 2025. We seek candidates from any area of physical acoustics that complements or diversifies the research interests of our department. The Department has a well-established legacy in physical acoustics and is associated with the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) on the University of Mississippi campus. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for a secondary affiliation with the Center, which has strong ties in the international acoustics community. Current research efforts include biomedical and physical ultrasonics, ocean acoustics, atmospheric acoustics, infrasonics, acoustic metamaterials, acousto-fluidics and related areas including fluid dynamics, material evaluation, and aeroacoustics. Candidates are expected to develop a research program capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include up to three courses a year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to inclusive pedagogy, a detailed proposal for developing their research program, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be sent to pasearch@phy.olemiss.edu or to Physical Acoustics Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Consideration of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or the position is filled. We encourage applications from candidates interested in scientific engagement with the community, including events in the recently opened STEM education building, the Duff Center on the UM campus.

About the University of Mississippi & Oxford, Mississippi

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.