Research Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Opportunity

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is pleased to invite applications for a part-time, non-tenure earning, 12-month, research assistant professor position to begin Spring 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in spatial sound reproduction techniques for use in human psychoacoustic studies and will work independently and collaboratively with faculty in CSD and in the Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC).

The successful candidate will join a diverse faculty and staff in a dynamic university with high research activity (RU/H), a robust clinical program with established patient populations, and an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional development. They will contribute to essential research activity supporting current research efforts.

The Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC) is a newly established research hub in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders focused on basic and applied research to solve communication problems through the combination of behavioral sciences, electrophysiology, assistive technology, and computational methods. Current projects are funded by NIH NIDCD and industry partners. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about research to collaborate with a new team of faculty, scientists, post-docs, and students. We are creating a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment that includes experts in audiology, hearing science, neuroscience, electrical and biomedical engineering, speech science, voice science, and aerodigestive systems. Applicants should have enthusiasm for research, a mind for innovation and creativity, a desire to work in a thriving team atmosphere, and a capacity for acquiring expertise in new research techniques.

The School of CSD, founded in 1969 and accredited in 1987, is one of four schools/departments in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. CHPS is also part of the Academic Health Sciences Center, including the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, the College of Medicine, and the College of Nursing. CSD is home to 33 full-time faculty members serving an average of 180 graduates and 600 undergraduate students. We have a strong history of excellence in research, teaching, and community service and offer bachelor's and master's degrees in communication sciences and disorders. The School of CSD houses over 15,000 square feet of exceptional, newly renovated research, clinical, and simulation training facilities including the CHPS Rehabilitation Innovation Center, the Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC), and multiple faculty-led specialized research labs. The Communication Disorders Clinic serves as the centerpiece for clinical education and applied research. This 13,500-square-foot state-of-the-art facility houses several specialty services, including audiology, the Aphasia House, the UCF Listening Center, the Fluency Disorders Clinic, the Voice Care Center, and the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center, which provides assistive technology services in four Florida counties for individuals across the spectrum of age and disability. Combined, these facilities and the environment provide exceptional opportunities for leveraging powerful, real-world simulation resources and expertise to advance interprofessional research, education, and practice while revolutionizing student education and future clinical practice. This is where collaboration leads to unprecedented healthcare solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Acoustics, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of hire.

• At least two years of scholarly research experience, especially in the areas of human psychoacoustics and spatial sound processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in room acoustics.

• Expertise in spatial sound reproduction techniques (e.g., Ambisonics, headphone-based virtual audio, etc.).

• Expertise in human spatial hearing/psychoacoustics.

• Experience with human-subjects testing and data management.

• A history of peer-reviewed publications and funded research or the potential for obtaining research funding, commensurate with experience.

• Demonstrated record of collaboration with multi-disciplinary research or educational teams.

• Demonstrated record of excellence or potential for excellence in service, commensurate with experience.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

• A cover letter outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research achievements and other qualifications for the position.

• A current curriculum vitae

• Reference list with contact information for three (3) professional references. (names and contact information, not reference letters). The search committee will contact candidates prior to contacting references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Search Committee Chair, David A. Eddins Ph.D., Professor (David.Eddins@ucf.edu)

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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