assistant professor position at UW-Madison

[JAN R EDWARDS]

Assistant Professor Position in Dept. of Communicative Disorders: UW-Madison

The Department of Communicative Disorders, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, has an Assistant Professor position (tenure track)
effective August 27, 2007.  Candidates are invited to apply if they have
expertise in either child language or audiology/hearing science.  In
child language, any of the following fields of expertise are of
interest: augmentative communication, bilingualism, developmental
disabilities, genetics, language and cochlear implants, language
development and speech perception in infancy, literacy, or pediatric
neurogenics.  In audiology/hearing science, any of the following fields
of expertise are of interest: diagnostics, rehabilitation/habilitation,
experimental audiology, geriatrics, genetics, prosthetic devices and
hearing, or vestibular/balance disorders.  Candidates with a doctoral
degree in Communicative Disorders, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive
and/or Behavioral Neuroscience, or a related field, who can address one
or more of the areas mentioned 
above are encouraged to apply.  Some university-level teaching and/or
post-doctoral research experience is preferred, though applications from
entry-level candidates are also welcome.  Experience working
with/teaching diverse populations is desirable.  Salary is competitive
and will be commensurate with credentials and experience.  Interested
individuals should send a letter of application, current curriculum
vita, and three letters of reference to Jan Edwards, Ph.D., Search
Committee Chair, Department of Communicative Disorders, Goodnight Hall,
1975 Willow Dr., Madison, WI 53706-1177 (email: jedwards2 at wisc.edu).  To
ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 10,
2007. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an affirmative action
employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.  Unless
confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the
applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be
guaranteed confidentiality.