The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University of Iowa is expanding its nationally recognized program in hearing science. A tenure-track faculty search is now open as part of the department’s continued investment in advancing research, clinical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

We welcome applicants from all areas of hearing science and audiology, with particular interest in candidates whose research focuses on cochlear implants, pediatric hearing science/audiology, and/or vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. For more information, view hearing science position.

Why Iowa

The University of Iowa offers unparalleled opportunities to teach, collaborate, and conduct research in a nationally recognized academic and clinical environment.

New facilities: In Fall 2025, the department moved into the new state-of-the-art Health Sciences Academic Building, featuring 48,000+ sq ft dedicated to CSD, including 18,000 sq ft of clinic space and 29 research labs. 

Prime location: Our department is located adjacent to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC), creating unparalleled opportunities for clinical and translational research.

Collaboration: Iowa CSD faculty routinely partner across campus with colleagues in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, Neuroscience, Psychology & Brain Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, and Computer Science.

Nationally-recognized excellence: Iowa CSD has been a leader in communication sciences and disorders for decades, with a reputation for innovative research, world-class clinical education, and exceptional student outcomes.

Commitment to innovation: These new searches signal our continued investment in the future of the field, building on long-standing strengths in speech, hearing, and voice science.

We invite outstanding candidates to apply and join a vibrant, collaborative community shaping the future of communication sciences. Applicant screening will begin December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.