Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology

Therapy Connect; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation University invites applications for a continuing, full‑time role in speech pathology at Mt Helen or Churchill campuses. The appointee will develop and deliver units, contribute to research courses and institute administration, and participate in committees.

The role requires a doctoral qualification, eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia certification, and a national‑level research track record. WWCC is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification required.
• Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia or eligible.
• Proven commitment to teaching and learning.
• National‑level research track record.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, teaching, coordinating and moderating speech pathology units.
• Undertake teaching and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise project units, honours and research higher degrees.
• Participate in team projects and committee work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral qualification

Job description

Contribute to the development and delivery of speech pathology units at our Mt Helen or Churchill campus.

• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen or Churchill Campus
• x2 Full-time, continuing appointments
• Academic Level C - $142,267 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of units within speech pathology at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institutes research course and administrative functions.

• provide leadership in developing, teaching, coordinating, and moderating units in speech pathology;
• undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• supervise students undertaking project units, honours courses and research higher degrees; and
• participate in team projects and various committee meetings.

About you

You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification
• a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia or proven eligibility for being a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia;
• demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching and learning;
• demonstrated record of research at a national level; and
• organisational and administrative abilities necessary for coordination and administration of units.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

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