The University of Southampton is a unique place in which to explore what you are capable of: as one of the world’s top universities, we know what it takes to create an exceptional student experience. Our Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) is one of the UK’s top research institutes at the forefront of pioneering research and education in Audiology with a long history of success since its inception 60 years ago, delivering exceptional academic courses underpinned by a dynamic culture of innovation and research. We take pride in the departments uniquely collaborative team spirit, in which our colleagues support one another in their endeavours.
You will develop your own program of research related to the field of Audiology or Hearing Research. You will support the direct teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Audiology. You will also contribute to direct assessment, improvement of existing course material and student project supervision.
To be successful you will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications (or working towards it) in Audio Acoustics or Signal Processing and experience in a field related to Audiology or Hearing Research. You will be passionate about inspiring the next generation of Audiologists by delivering innovative and engaging teaching. Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) a Registered Clinical Scientist (audiology) would be beneficial.
Please include a Curriculum Vitae and a one-page teaching statement highlighting the areas of research interest and ideas for innovation in education.
For informal enquiries, please contact Head of Department, Prof. Stefan Bleeck, bleeck@soton.ac.uk
Equality, diversity, and inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT+ and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We consider applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy* and onsite childcare facilities.
The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Holly Shergold (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Please quote reference 1760822DA on all correspondence