About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
About the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers the BS, MA, AuD and PhD degrees. Both the MA and AuD programs are CAA-accredited and student stipends are available from federal training and research grants. The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty members (including research, clinical, and teaching positions) and is located within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences on the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst campus. UMass Amherst has been classified as having Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The statewide University system has five campuses, including a medical school located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum.
Job Summary
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is searching for an Assistant Professor for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning September 2026. The successful candidate will be teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advising students; providing service to the department, school, and university; and establishing an independent, fundable research program.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in audiology, hearing science, or a related discipline by the appointment date. All areas of expertise related to audiology and hearing science will be considered. We are also particularly interested in applicants who conduct research in pediatrics, hearing technologies, and/or public health approaches to hearing healthcare. Applicants are not required to hold an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A); however, they must possess the ability to teach courses in the Doctor of Audiology program. Candidates should have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage, evidence of independent and collaborative research potential, demonstrated potential to develop an extramurally funded research program, and an interest in developing excellent teaching skills.
Salary Information
The salary will be commensurate with experience. The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
Application Instructions
Along with the application, candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a personal statement outlining their research expertise, research goals and teaching philosophy, 4) a statement explaining how their work will fit in with and support the UMass strategic plan (https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/), and 5) contact information for three (3) professional references.
The application review process will begin October 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is September 2026. For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Nathaniel Whitmal, Search Committee Chair, at nwhitmal@umass.edu.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.