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Required CredentialsDoctorate in relevant field, research experienceDoctorate, postdoctoral experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research labsAcademic institutions, research labs
Employment StatusOn the path to tenure, potential for permanent positionEntry-level faculty position, potential for promotion
Career StageMid to senior academic career, aiming for tenureEarly career, building research and teaching portfolio

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Tenure Track Professors are faculty members at colleges or universities who are on a path that can lead to tenure, a permanent academic appointment. This position typically involves a combination of teaching, research, and service to the institution. Professors on the tenure track are evaluated over several years based on their performance in these areas, with the goal of earning tenure, which provides job security and academic freedom. The process is competitive and rigorous, and not all tenure track professors are granted tenure.

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To thrive as a Tenure Track Professor, you need a doctoral degree in your field, a strong record of research and publications, and teaching experience. Familiarity with academic databases, learning management systems, and grant-writing platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and time management skills set outstanding professors apart. These competencies are vital to succeed in publishing research, securing funding, engaging students, and achieving tenure.
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Infographic showing various Tenure Track Professor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.
Audiology Tenure Track Professor

Audiology Tenure Track Professor

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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Job description

Audiology Tenure Track Professor
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Audiology Tenure Track Professor.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Teach coursework in Doctor of Audiology Program and undergraduate program. Develop a line of research/scholarly activity. Serve on University/College/School Committees.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Teach academic coursework in Doctor of Audiology curriculum.
  2. Develop a line of research/scholarly activity.
  3. Serve on University/College/School committees.
  4. Serve as mentor to students and/or faculty members.
  5. Teach courses in undergraduate Speech and Hearing Sciences program as needed.
  6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsPhD or EdD in audiology, hearing science, or closely related professional field. Will consider ABD applicants.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Be flexible.
  • Utilize teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals.
  • Must demonstrate adaptability and persistence while working with individuals and University students.
  • Must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and be discreet when dealing with confidential matters.
  • Must be detail orientated and timely with all required notes, files and documentation.

Preferred QualificationsExperience in teaching audiology or related coursework. Expertise in diagnostic audiology,psychoacoustics,amplification, pediatric audiology,electrophysiology, or vestibular testing/treatment.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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