| Location | DeKalb, IL |
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Position Information
Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology (6234) Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor Position Number 00006234 Posting Date 10/27/2026 Closing Date Priority Review Date 12/01/2026 Business Unit Description Faculty Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Exempt Job Code 2220 Union Representation Non-Union Union Code N/A Unit/Department School of Clin & Devl Sciences College/Unit College-Hlth & Human Sci Dean Division Academic Division Location WZ 122 Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University invites applications for two full-time, 12-month Clinical Assistant Professors in Audiology. The department anticipates hiring two faculty members from this search. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, experience providing vestibular assessment and diagnostic services is particularly desirable for one of the positions. These Clinical Assistant Professors will serve as clinical audiologists and clinical education faculty members, as defined by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Illinois University's Doctor of Audiology program.
These faculty member are responsible for providing clinical audiology services, as well as educating Doctor of Audiology students through clinical and classroom student engagement at Northern Illinois University. We seek faculty members who demonstrate a commitment to NIU's mission by supporting access to high-quality clinical services, clinical education, and actively engages students in evidence-based inquiry and community-based learning experiences.
NIU is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-High Research Activity located in DeKalb, IL. The main campus is in DeKalb, which is a diverse and growing community, 65 miles west of Chicago's "Loop" and 40 miles southeast of Rockford with education centers in Rockford and Naperville. DeKalb county, with a population of about 100,000, is a modern paradox, a rural/urban community. It is simultaneously recognized for its manufacturing and rich farmlands, as evidenced by it being the site of the first manufacturing of barbed wire and the development of hybrid seed corn.
NIU faculty and students live in communities throughout Northern Illinois, including the western Chicago suburbs, city of Rockford, and small towns within driving distance from the university. The recently revitalized downtown city of DeKalb offers shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Business investment is evident in DeKalb's Chicago West Business Center, whose residents include companies such as Facebook/Meta, Ferrara Candy, and Kraft/Heinz.
Position Summary
As a Clinical Assistant Professor, you will deliver high-quality clinical audiological services as well as clinical instruction to graduate audiology students and classroom instruction to undergraduate and graduate students. You will also contribute to program advancement and scholarly advancement of the field. You are expected to fulfill service commitments at the program, university, and professional levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Physical Demands Summary
For physical demands and requirements please see human resources policies and protocols.
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 03/01/2027 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 1.00 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting at $90,000 for 12 months Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range Starting at $3,750.00 per pay period Earn Type Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology to create an application profile and submit the following materials by December 1, 2026:
Although priority review will commence after December 1, 2026, the search committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore applications submitted after the priority review date are strongly welcomed.
Special Instructions
Please visit Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/98183 Is Background Check Required Yes EEO Statement Summary
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Director of Civil Rights Office, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 2nd floor
CivilRights@niu.edu
815-753-0455
Visa Policy
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.
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