University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Summary:

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is seeking applications for a tenure-leading Assistant Professor in Audiology. This 9-month (academic year) appointment will contribute to the department’s teaching and research missions, with an emphasis on developing a nationally and internationally recognized research program in audiology. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at UNL is housed in a state-of-the-art facility in a newly expanded and renovated building. We have access to teaching and research equipment and resources that can help you launch a successful career. You will teach alongside our expert faculty in our spiral curriculum, where we integrate the expertise of our clinical and research faculty to create an environment where students are coached to make connections between research and practice. Our proximity to and collaborations with Boys Town National Research Hospital; Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (CB3); and the University of Nebraska Medical Center may provide opportunities for you to build your program of research.

We are excited to welcome a new colleague at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in audiology to join our collaborative and supportive faculty. We are especially interested in candidates whose work focuses on hearing and balance sciences, amplification and hearing aids, vestibular assessment and management, cognition and aging, or pediatric audiology. At the same time, we encourage applicants from a wide range of research areas who share our commitment to advancing knowledge and improving the lives of individuals with hearing and balance needs.

About Us:

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (http://cehs.unl.edu/secd/) houses graduate programs in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, and Special Education. The Audiology program is ranked in the top 20. Faculty conduct cutting-edge research in global hearing health, communication access, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and neuroimaging. Our research thrives through interprofessional and interdepartmental collaboration, bringing together expertise from speech-language pathology, special education, engineering, athletics, psychology, and beyond.

The College of Education and Human Sciences strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities, and strengthening the relationships among them.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Nebraska, is a vibrant and welcoming city of over 300,000 people that blends the cultural richness of a Big Ten university community with the affordability and ease of Midwestern living.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned research doctorate (PhD) in Audiology, Hearing Science, Speech Science, Neuroscience, or closely related field. 
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research publications, grant activity, or research trajectory.
• Evidence of effective teaching or training at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong record or promise of obtaining external funding.
• Experience in both basic and applied audiology research.
• Clinical audiology experience and the ability to integrate clinical practice with teaching and research.
• Expertise in one or more of the interest areas: hearing and balance sciences, amplification and hearing aids, vestibular assessment and management, cognition and aging, or pediatric audiology.
• Existing collaborations with clinical or medical research centers.
• Skills or experience in mentoring graduate students.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The projected start date is August 17, 2026.

Click "Apply Now" and create or login to your applicant profile. Attach the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Letter of interest that includes research and teaching statements describing your experiences, accomplishments, philosophy, and future goals in each area.
3. A statement of up to one page that describes your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters.
4. Contact information for three professional references who may be asked to provide recommendations by phone or by letter.

All documents other than the curriculum vitae and letter of interest can be added in "Additional Attachments." For additional questions, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Emily Wakefield by email (emily.wakefield@unl.edu).