Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is recruiting a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy. The role covers teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate SLT programmes, with emphasis on adult acquired care and academic development.

The post is permanent and emphasizing high-quality teaching, student support, and robust assessment within a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with knowledge in adult acquired care.
• Experience in teaching and supporting students across undergraduate and postgraduate SLT programmes.
• Candidates with extensive clinical experience and willingness to pursue Level 7 study for academic practice are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across SLT programmes.
• Provide outstanding student support and mentorship.
• Conduct robust assessment of theory and practice.
• Contribute to education-focused duties across two programmes.

Skills

Teaching

Student support

Assessment

Curriculum development

Education

HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Master's degree progression toward

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.

We are recruiting a full-time permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (dependent on experience) to join our outstanding team.

About The Role

The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University delivers Speech and Language Therapy programmes at under-graduate and pre-registration master's level. As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, with current and/or previous background in adult acquired care?

This exciting opportunity is a permanent role, suitable for either a specialist clinician who wants to develop their career in an academic setting, or an existing academic who wants to join our outstanding team of experienced staff.

This Role Involves

• high-quality teaching,
• outstanding student support,
• robust assessment of theory and practice,
• other education focused duties across our two programmes.

You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role.

This post is offered on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.

About You

We are looking for a HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist who has extensive knowledge and experience in their field and is keen to teach and support across our programmes. We are specifically looking for a practitioner who has a background in adult acquired care. Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a masters.

Candidates with extensive relevant clinical experience without a master's degree, willing to engage in level 7 study to complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, will also be considered.

Further Information

Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18th December 2026 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX

If you wish to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Neil Wilson on [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+

Documents

• Candidate Pack (2).pdf (9.15 MB)
• Lecturer JD EPC G8 SLT Oct 2026.pdf (277.59 KB)
• Senior Lecturer JD EPC SLT Oct 26.pdf (290.36 KB)