Assistant Professor, Speech Pathololgy & Audiology (Audiologist)
Assistant Professor, Speech Pathololgy & Audiology (Audiologist)
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The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor non-tenure track clinical and academic Audiologist. The position is a full-time 12-month appointment with anticipated start date of July 1 2025.Priority consideration deadline for applications is 6/25/2025.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and excellence for scholarship the opportunity to foster student development and contributing to the growth and development of higher education programming. This candidate will also demonstrate collaboration; strategic thinking; a high level of communication skills including verbal written and active listening; a willingness to implement change as appropriate and a commitment to professionalism in practice. Alignment with our core values is a must: people are our strength we serve with integrity we innovate and improve and we succeed with trust and respect.
UNR is a land grant university in the State of Nevada. Nevada is a growing state with vast medical needs including the demand for well-trained speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The UNR speech pathology and audiology department (UNR-SPA) aims to fill the gap by preparing students to become exceptional clinicians by cultivating an interactive learning environment that promotes critical thinking through the introduction to scientific rigor. UNR-SPA offers B.S. in speech-language pathology and audiology M.S. and Ph.D. programs in speech-language pathology. The graduate program is CAA-accredited. The department offers a comprehensive university-based speech and hearing clinic in partnership with University Health operated by Renown Health. The department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of individuals of all ages in our region. In addition we offer specialty clinical experiences in cleft palate autism language literacy aphasia swallowing and voice. The full-time faculty work together to support each other and the missions of the department and university with culturally responsive practices. Tenured and non-tenured faculty members are active in teaching clinical supervision and education and service; tenured/tenure-track faculty have research responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education.
Nevada Licenses in Audiology and Dispensing Audiologist (or be eligible).
Certifications: ASHA CCC-A or F-AAA
Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary capacity with health care professionals across the university and the community.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level didactic teaching experience.
Experience in and ability to provide clinical education and supervision to students.
Ability to provide treatment across the lifespan (pediatric and adult populations) including diagnostic intervention and counseling services. Clinical responsibilities may include hearing aid related services cochlear implant services vestibular evaluations audiologic (re)habilitation and/or applicants area of expertise.
Committed to culturally responsive practices in diverse and inclusive contexts and communities.
Dedicated to applying current best-practices to classroom teaching and clinical education.
Interested in fostering the development of students to become professional leaders.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide didactic and clinical instruction during fall spring and summer semesters to support the educational mission of the department. This may include teaching undergraduate (BS) degree audiology focused courses practical training of undergraduate students interested in the audiology field and potential mentoring/training of speech pathology Master of Science graduate students. Provision of clinical services during the 12-month calendar year. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
Primary responsibilities:
Classroom teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Develop and manage curriculum course content and/or adapting coursework.
Provide clinical education of undergraduate and/or graduate students through clinical supervision and mentoring.
Provide clinical services to clients and their families 30%
Lead independent study academic experiences for students.
Mentor advise and participate on student committees.
Service to department school university and/or profession by serving on committees that are appropriate to the mission of the Department.
Academic advising of graduate students may be required.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor
To view the salary schedule for this position please visit:Salary Schedulesand select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience
Department Information
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Department Contact
Tara Doerring
Search Coordinator
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
1) Resume/CV
2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)
3) Three professional references (include name title company/organization email address phone number)
4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
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No state income tax!
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan you are 100% vested your first back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual A or B contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companys 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years not only in contributions but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future Michelle B.
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The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employees spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education research clinical service and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength we innovate and improve we serve with integrity and we succeed with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching patient care and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in training the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care health services and training physicians in Reno Nevada and in the states rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists Audiologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of students patients and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees patients and students.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
07/9/2025Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
Employment Type
Full-Time
