Associate Professor or Professor (Speech Pathology)

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Queensland in Ipswich is seeking an exceptional leader to drive Speech Pathology teaching, research and engagement. You will guide the accredited program, advance teaching excellence and build industry partnerships to enhance student outcomes and community impact.

The role can be appointed at Associate Professor or Professor level, with a focus on teaching leadership, research impact and professional engagement in a growing discipline.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated scholarly and professional achievement with teaching, research and profession.
• Experience delivering high-quality tertiary teaching and leading initiatives for student outcomes.
• Experience with speech pathology program accreditation.
• Strong research track record with leadership, collaboration and funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across stakeholders.
• Proven leadership including mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, student-centred teaching.
• Lead curriculum development, course coordination and program enhancement.
• Lead program accreditation activities.
• Undertake and lead impactful research with real-world impact.
• Build research collaborations and pursue external funding.
• Supervise Honours and HDR students.
• Develop partnerships with industry, government and community.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues.

Skills

Doctoral qualification

Speech Pathology Australia

Scholarly record

Tertiary teaching

Program accreditation

Research leadership

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation

Job description

• $169,927 to $217,899 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Full-time continuing appointment (part-time continuing appointment will also be considered)
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Lead. Influence. Inspire. Shape the future of Speech Pathology at UniSQ!

The UniSQ School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences is committed to preparing graduates to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Through work-integrated learning, industry engagement and applied research, we equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact across diverse health settings.

As we continue to expand our health offerings, we are seeking an exceptional academic leader to drive the continued growth and success of our Speech Pathology discipline. Whether appointed at Associate Professor or Professor level, you will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching excellence, research impact, clinical education and professional engagement.

Based at our Ipswich campus, you'll be part of a dynamic health education environment with strong industry and community connections. It is an exciting time to join UniSQ, with our new Ipswich Health Building opening in early 2027. This purpose-built facility will expand health education, research and training capacity through contemporary teaching spaces, laboratories and collaborative learning environments, supporting the future growth of health disciplines and Australia’s future health workforce.

Who you are

You are an accomplished Speech Pathology academic and leader who is passionate about advancing education, research and professional practice.

You thrive on building and leading collaborative teams, fostering innovation and developing meaningful partnerships that strengthen student outcomes, research impact and community engagement. Whether your expertise has been developed through significant national leadership or recognised international standing, you are motivated by the opportunity to shape a growing discipline and contribute to the success of students, colleagues and the broader profession.

What you'll do

As a senior member of the School, you will help drive the continued growth and success of the accredited Speech Pathology program at UniSQ through your leadership in teaching, research and engagement. In particular, you will:

• Lead and deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching.
• Lead curriculum development, course coordination and program enhancement activities.
• Lead program accreditation activities
• Undertake and lead impactful research that advances the discipline and delivers real-world impact.
• Build research collaborations and pursue external funding opportunities.
• Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Develop strong partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the broader community.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to academic colleagues.

What will help you succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• A demonstrated record of scholarly and professional achievement with significant contributions to teaching, research and the profession.
• Experience delivering high-quality tertiary teaching and leading initiatives that enhance student outcomes.
• Experience with speech pathology program accreditation.
• A strong research track record, including publications, research leadership, collaboration and funding success appropriate to your career stage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capability, including the ability to mentor, coach and develop others.

Appointment will be made as Associate Professor or Professor, depending on your qualifications and experience.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of Speech Pathology at UniSQ while further developing your academic leadership profile. If you are an experienced Speech Pathology academic with a passion for teaching excellence, research leadership and advancing the profession, we would love to hear from you!

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Elizabeth Cardell, Head of School and Dean (Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences), via [e-mail].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0147_07/26

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week). Part-time continuing appointment will also be considered.

• Level D - Total full-time remuneration range $201,491 to $221,564 pa (includes full-time salary range of $169,927 to $186,855 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
• Level E - Total full-time remuneration $258,373 pa (includes full-time salary of $217,899 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision‑making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.