POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
16-55F17
POSITION POSTING ID: 10653
Position: Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders – Audiology
Department: School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hayes Hill Title: Assistant Professor (C40NN)
Position Description: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise students in clinical practicum
placements; engage in research and scholarship activities; serve as capstone project adviser for AuD
students; engage in service to the department, university, and profession. AuD courses are taught
simultaneously to local UWSP students and distant students at UW-Madison via videoconferencing; some
AuD courses are taught online; AuD lab courses, clinical practicum supervision, and capstone advising take
place locally. All undergraduate coursework is taught on the UWSP campus. All interest areas will be
considered; vestibular assessment and treatment, auditory pathologies, educational audiology, and/or
amplification are preferred.
Department/University Description: The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) at
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers an M.S. in Communication Sciences and
Disorders-Speech-Language Pathology, and a B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Clinical
Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) is a consortium program between the SCSD at UWSP and the Department
of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Au.D. and M.S.
programs are accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language
Hearing Association. Additional information about the collaborative AuD program is available at
https://csd.wisc.edu/au-d.htm.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is part of the University of Wisconsin System and a leading
four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic Central Wisconsin. The university enrolls
approximately 9,300 students in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Students experience a
student faculty ratio of 22:1 in the classroom, with one in five students studying abroad by the time they
graduate. The 406-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities coupled with the beautiful woodlands,
marshlands and meadow of Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The university has a strong focus on sustainability
initiatives and has earned a place on Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll each year from
2012-2014. For more information about UW-Stevens Point, visit www.uwsp.edu. The community of
Stevens Point hosts a population of 25,000 in a metropolitan area of 62,000. The Stevens Point campus and
community offer a wide range of cultural, shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities including the
Green Circle Trail, local farmers markets, a quaint downtown and numerous festivals.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Doctoral degree (typically a Ph.D. or AuD, but comparable degrees will be considered) with emphasis in
audiology or hearing science. ABD will be considered at instructor level, with doctoral degree required for
retention after the first year.
-Eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. CCC-A is required for retention after the first year.
-Eligibility for Wisconsin state licensure in audiology. WI license is required for retention after the first
year.
Preferred:
-Ph.D
-CCC-A by the date of hire
-WI audiology license by the date of hire
-Experience in clinical supervision, teaching, and research
Appointment Date: January 2017
Terms of Employment: Academic year (9 months), with the possibility of an additional summer contract.
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Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Curriculum vita
- Resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire
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search committee. Upon submitting your application material a confirmation e-mail will be sent.
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Leslie Plonsker, PhD Associate Professor
Chair, Search & Screen Committee
Email: lplonske@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4835
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted
your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Morgan Magnussen
Email: hr@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2430
Deadline: Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting July 1, 2016. To
assure consideration, completed applications need to be received by end of day on July 1, 2016.
Applications received on or after July 1 may be considered in a secondary pool.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective
students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx
Employment will require a criminal background check.