Research Faculty - Cochlear Implant Program

Description

Successful candidates for this open rank, tenure-track faculty position should have a Ph.D. in hearing sciences or related areas with research experience in cochlear implantation.  Opportunities for collaboration are available with other VUMC and Vanderbilt University departments/programs including Neurosciences, Otolaryngology, Engineering, Data Science, as well as the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, Vanderbilt Institute for Imaging Science, Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, among others.

Responsbilities include (1) developing a program of extramurally-funded research; (2) teaching at the graduate level; and (3) supervising graduate student research (AuD and Ph.D.)

VUMC is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Mid-South and is co-located with Vanderbilt University on a beautiful and vibrant campus in the heart of Nashville:  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/.

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is housed on the main medical center campus with multiple satellite clinics in the Nashville metropolitan area.  Overall, our busy clinical enterprise in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences sees over 100,000 patient visits annually and we see 360+ new cochlear implant patients annually.  Our academic programs are CAA accredited, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs are ranked highly (#1) by U.S. News and World Report.

The applicant must be committeed to the VUMC mission of reflecting the diversity of the populations we serve in our teams, programs, and communciations.  A diverse workforce is essential to creating innovative solutions and reflecting a culture of inclusivity.  Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employeer.

Qualifications

Ph.D in hearing sciences or related areas with research experience in cochlear implantation.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter (including area of expertise, clinical, teaching, and research experience), (2) curriculum vitae, and a (3) sample course syllabus, if applicable.

For more information, please contact Ben Hornsby, ben.hornsby@vumc.org

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.