Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies

Audiology Faculty Position

The Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies at Towson University invites applications for a full time 10-month tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 18, 2009. Responsibilities include primarily doctoral instruction, scholarly research activities, supervision of Au.D. student thesis projects, academic advising, and university and community service. Applicants with expertise in the following areas will be given preference: pediatrics, aural rehabilitation, genetics, pharmacology, and vestibular diagnosis and rehabilitation. Requirements: Ph.D. in audiology (A.B.D. candidates are eligible but all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2010.), certification as an Audiologist and eligible for Maryland licensure. Salary is commensurate with degree and experience.

Towson University: Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 64 undergraduate majors, 35 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 650 full-time faculty who work here.

The Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies currently has 20 full-time faculty and over 260 undergraduate majors across two baccalaureate degree programs: Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Deaf Studies. The department's graduate programs enroll over 95 students in the master's degree program in speech language pathology, and over 40 students in the Audiology clinical doctorate program. Towson University offers excellent fringe benefits including leave, health and life insurance options, pension plan, and tuition-waived education for employees and immediate family.

Application Process: Please send a letter of application, current vitae, three current professional reference letters, and other relevant support materials to:

Peggy Korczak, Ph.D., Chair of Audiology Search Committee
Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Questions should be directed to Dr. Korczak at 410-704-5903 or e-mail: pkorczak@towson.edu. Review will begin on December 12, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Position is contingent on funding.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies
Van Bokkelen Hall, Room 105
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-4153
Fax: 410-704-4131
E-mail: eyoung@towson.edu