REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAITS:
Qualified candidates must have:
- Earned doctorate in hearing science, audiology, or a related field (PhD, EdD);
- Oregon audiology license; individuals who do not yet hold but are eligible for an Oregon audiology license may be considered but the license must be acquired before the start date;
- A commitment to interprofessional healthcare education, service, and emerging healthcare-related issues which aligns with the mission and vision of the School and College of Health Professions.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
All areas of professional expertise will be considered if supportive of the overall growth of the School of Audiology, its AuD program, and the PacificEar Clinic.
Desirable experience and traits include:
- Teaching experience, preferably at the university level;
- Clinical precepting experience, preferably at the university level;
- Bilingual in English and Spanish; and
- ASHA CCC-A and/or ABA certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical clinical, administrative, and university teaching environment. Accelerated, modified block-curriculum teaching format. Clinical service delivery, precepting, and teaching are conducted during fall, spring, and summer semesters.
APPLICATIONS:
Confidential inquiries are welcome. Application must be submitted online and materials include:
- Letter of application,
- CV/resume,
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests(separate from letter of application), and
- Complete contact information for three (3) professional references.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, please upload the supporting documents listed above along with your Paycom application. Candidates who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- The position is an 11-month, assistant professor, tenure-track position.
- Start date is flexible; by August 2025 preferred.
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Application materials will be screened and candidates selected for interview will be notified by telephone or email.
- The hiring process may consist of multiple interviews and can last several weeks.
- All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.
Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a background check.
Please contact search committee chair Trent Westrick, AuD with questions: trent.westrick@pacificu.edu.
At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.
We, who make up Pacific University, aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust, civility, care, openness, and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems, through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:
- Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
- Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans
- Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
- Free mental health appointments
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
- Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
- Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy:
Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost@pacificu.edu.
