Senior Speech Pathology Leader & Researcher

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

Job summary

University of Southern Queensland in Ipswich, Queensland, invites applications for Associate Professor or Professor in Speech Pathology. The role leads teaching, research and engagement of the accredited Speech Pathology program, with a focus on curriculum development, accreditation, and industry partnerships.

Based at the Ipswich campus, the appointee will help grow health education, contribute to teaching excellence, drive research impact, and lead professional engagement.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• 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.
• Strong research track record with publications, leadership, collaboration and funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, student-centred teaching.
• Lead curriculum development, course coordination and program enhancement.
• 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 partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to academic colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Program accreditation

Education

Doctoral qualification

Speech Pathology Australia membership eligibility

Job description

University of Southern Queensland in Ipswich, Queensland, invites applications for Associate Professor or Professor in Speech Pathology. The role leads teaching, research and engagement of the accredited Speech Pathology program, with a focus on curriculum development, accreditation, and industry partnerships.

Based at the Ipswich campus, the appointee will help grow health education, contribute to teaching excellence, drive research impact, and lead professional engagement.