Lecturer, Speech Pathology

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Adelaide in Adelaide is seeking a Level A/B Teaching Focused position focusing on course coordination, teaching, and innovative clinical placement opportunities for Speech Pathology students.

The successful candidate will use contemporary professional knowledge and deliver high-quality teaching and supervision, contributing to the scholarly and clinical development of students within the School of Allied Health and Human Performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eligibility for Practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Extensive professional experience in Speech Pathology and contemporary practice.
• Ability to supervise students and engage a diverse learner group.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate courses, teach, and arrange clinical placements for Speech Pathology students.
• Deliver teaching with contemporary professional knowledge and supervise clinical placements.
• Collaborate with the School of Allied Health and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching supervision

Team collaboration

Digital learning design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Based in the College of Health at the City East campus
• Full-time, Continuing Position
• Salary Range: (Level A) - $103,962 - $111,384 per annum, (Level B) $117,100 - $138,515per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

This position will primarily focus on course coordination, teaching, and innovative clinical placement opportunities for students within the speech pathology discipline.

The successful candidate will utilise contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carry out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

The team

The School of Allied Health and Human Performance plays a key role in shaping community wellbeing by educating the next generation of health professionals, as well as driving high-impact research that interrogates the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of key health issues.

Visit the AU website to learn more about School of Allied Health and Human Performance.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

To be successful in a Level A Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, together with eligibility for Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia and extensive professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and a commitment to the contemporary practice of Speech Pathology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide teaching and clinical supervision of Speech Pathology students and ability to actively engage and educate a student group.
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal ability, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team.

Desirable:

• Experience in higher education teaching and learning environment, and a range of teaching methodologies including Problem Based Learning in the teaching and learning process and proficiency in digital learning and course design.

To be successful in a Level B Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent industry/discipline experience in Speech Pathology together with eligibility for Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Clinical practice experience and leadership as a Speech Pathologist.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, flexible teaching and clinical supervision of Speech Pathology students and actively engage and educate a student group.
• Experience in higher education teaching and learning environment, and a range of teaching methodologies including Problem Based Learning in the teaching and learning process and proficiency in digital learning and course design.
• Demonstrated engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or leadership in an area of clinical practice and translation of that to the educational setting.
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and external stakeholders, combined with cultural sensitivity.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Allied Health or Academic Practice relevant to the role.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493354):

Georgia Viola
Talent Acquisition Adviser
[phone] | [e-mail]

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.