Lecturer in Linguistics / Speech and Language Therapy

UAG; Keele; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Keele University seeks an academic to deliver linguistic content across Speech and Language Therapy programmes, including the MSci SLT and the online Degree Apprenticeship. You will teach, assess, and develop curricula with a focus on phonetics, speech sciences and linguistics for clinical practice.

Applicants from SLT backgrounds or linguistics with teaching experience are welcome. A good honours degree, postgraduate qualification, and student learning support experience are expected, with

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) or equivalent linguistics background with teaching experience.
• Experience supporting student learning in higher education or clinical practice.
• Active engagement with professional organisations or subject associations.

Responsibilities

• Teach, assess and contribute to curriculum development in linguistics, phonetics and speech sciences.
• Develop linguistic content for SLT programmes and online degree apprenticeship.
• Support and mentor students in academic and clinical settings.

Skills

Linguistics

Phonetics

Speech sciences

Teaching

Education

Honours degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Grade 7a/8 Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 / £48,882 - £58,225 (Incremental Progression)

Part Time (0.5 FTE) Indefinite

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy at Keele University and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy education. We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual with expertise in linguistics, phonetics and speech sciences to join our academic team.

The successful candidate will manage, develop and deliver linguistic content across our Speech and Language Therapy programmes, including our innovative four-year MSci Speech and Language Therapy programme and our online BSc Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship.

You will have a strong understanding of the role of linguistics as a core discipline within Speech and Language Therapy education and practice. The role involves teaching, assessment and curriculum development, with a particular focus on phonetics, speech sciences and linguistics, and their application to clinical practice.

We welcome applications from qualified Speech and Language Therapists with specialist expertise in these areas, as well as applicants from a linguistics background who can demonstrate relevant subject knowledge and teaching experience.

Applicants should hold a good honours degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. You will have experience of supporting student learning in either higher education or clinical practice.

Candidates from a Speech and Language Therapy background should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Applicants from a linguistics background should demonstrate active engagement with relevant professional organisations, scholarly networks, or subject associations. Applications are welcomed from candidates with either an academic or clinical career pathway, and support will be available for the successful applicant's ongoing professional and academic development

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

This role supports agile working, with a blended approach combining on-campus and home-based working where operationally appropriate. The University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Closing Date: 21st October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 6th November 2026

£41,064 to £47,389 / £48,882 - £58,225 (Incremental Progression) Grade 7a/8