The Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a leader in pediatric research, dedicated to advancing healthcare through groundbreaking studies across several clinical divisions. We are seeking to expand our team by recruiting Assistant and Associate Research Professors (tenure track) in the areas of communication sciences, hearing, speech, language, and/or reading literacy. These positions will join our Division of Patient Services Research, part of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics.

Our research team, funded by the NIH and leading foundations, is involved in a wide range of projects, including newborn hearing diagnostics, auditory processing and listening difficulties, ototoxicity, neurophysiological measures (such as auditory brainstem response), cochlear implant evaluation, ultrasound treatments for speech sound disorders, and voice outcomes following airway reconstruction. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary group of pediatric scientists contributing to cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient care.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To propel current knowledge and expand scientific discovery in the areas of communication sciences, hearing, speech, language and/or literacy to impact the lives of children and families.

 REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Research

• Lead innovative translational research in communication sciences, hearing, speech, language, and/or reading literacy independently and collaboratively.
• Lead/participate in the integration and growth of new and existing research programs.
• Initiate and coordinate well-designed research studies that have the potential for external funding.
• Secure funding to support independent research programs through intramural and extramural grants.
• Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness.

Training/Mentoring

• Participate in training and mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, medical students, residents, and clinical researchers on pilot studies, dissertation and capstone projects, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in invited lectures at conferences, workshops, faculty development programs, and professional society programs.

Service and/or Administration

• Contribute to the mission of Cincinnati Children’s Departments of Pediatrics and Patient Services.
• Participate in local (divisional, departmental, hospital, university), regional or national committees, such as research committees, strategic planning committees, and search committees.
• Participate in activities to plan, implement and improve research and/or clinical activities in the Departments of Pediatrics and Patient Services.
• Enhance professional knowledge by attending seminars and professional meetings at the local, national and international level.

Scholarly Activities

• Develop and lead research programs.
• Secure internal and external funding to support independent research programs.
• Disseminate scientific discoveries through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, editorials, book chapters and interviews.
• Serve as a reviewer and/or editorial board member for high quality journals.
• Serve on local, regional and/or national grant review committees.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• PhD degree or equivalent in related discipline of Communication Sciences, Audiology, Speech Language Pathology or related field.
• Experience in health research and team science.
• Analytical (quantitative/qualitative) skills in related field.
• Experience with disseminating research findings through conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications.

Associate Professor

• PhD or equivalent degree in related discipline of Communication Sciences, Audiology, Speech Language Pathology or related field.
• Experience in health research and team science.
• Analytical (quantitative/qualitative) skills in related field.
• A record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Defined research program that aligns with CCHMC mission.
• Success in securing extramural grant funding.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in research

Preferred

• Candidates with demonstrated ability to conduct research in communication sciences, hearing, speech, and/or language research.
• History of research collaborations with hearing and speech clinical professionals.

Overall Skills

• Serve as a role model for inclusivity by fostering a respectful, supportive, and equitable environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and all team members feel empowered to contribute.
• Capable of relating to diverse demographic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed and complex medical center.

Confidential inquiries should be directed to Dr. Lisa Pompeii, Division Director, pedsfaculty_cincy@cchmc.org

About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children’s is a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research and medical education. With more than 18,000 employees, faculty, residents and fellows, the health system is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation, and this past year, it was again ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 and is ranked No. 10 on Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers. Cincinnati Children’s is ranked 2nd for NIH grants/funding among all Children’s Hospitals. The health system is academically affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine and comprises the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology and Psychiatry. Within these departments, faculty at Cincinnati Children’s are creating novel clinical and scientific breakthroughs to transform outcomes for children, training future clinicians and investigators, and participating in national and global partnerships. Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

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