Lecturer (Speech Pathology)

Work in a high performing and motivated team at our Footscray Campus
- Demonstrate leadership and mentoring to other academics and HDR students
- Deliver high quality material to our undergraduate and postgraduate students

**About Us**:
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our _Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. _One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

**About the Role**:
The overall purpose of the role is to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the Speech Pathology discipline and to contribute to the College through academic relevant administrative and research activities. A teaching and research academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

The position of Lecturer will design and teach units, including online and preparatory material as well as convene units of study. The successful applicant will be required to teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University, supervise Honours and higher degree students and have supervisory responsibilities for some staffing.

**This is a full-time position (Teaching and Research) at Academic Level B $105,662 (per annum) - $125,473 (per annum) plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1 FTE) hours per week.**

**Duties**:
An example of duties you may perform will include:

- Work with Speech Pathology and relevant other staff to develop high quality materials to teach and convene units in the postgraduate and undergraduate Speech Pathology discipline;
- Participate in administrative duties and academic leadership such as course or unit Convener, attend discipline and college meetings and/or membership of a number of committees.
- Independently prepare and deliver curriculum content, including unit coordination, marking, assessment and consultation with students.
- Independently and in collaboration with other relevant staff, conduct and disseminate research in areas of expertise in accordance with the expectations for the level of appointment.
- Support the professional practicum program and enhance industry partnerships.

**About You**:
Preference will be given to applicants possessing proficiency in voice and stuttering or audiology. Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and/or all abilities are encouraged to apply. Our speech pathology program fosters a supportive atmosphere with a vibrant culture to join our high-achieving team.

**What We Offer**:
**How to Apply?**

For a position description click here**:Lecturer - Speech Pathology**

**Applications must be submitted as a **single document **comprising**:

- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

**Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.**

**Applications close on Tuesday the 18th of June 2024 (11:59pm AEST)**

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