Lecturer in Speech Pathology

5 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia University of Newcastle Full time
Base Salary: Level B $117,226 - 139,207 (full-time equivalent) plus 17% superannuation

Position: Part-time (0.4FTE) Continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW

The position

As a Lecturer in Speech Pathology (Teaching Intensive), you will contribute to the core teaching across the Speech Pathology program and contribute to interprofessional courses within the school as required.

The role requires the provision of high-quality academic education in speech pathology aligned to the strategic goals of both the School of Health Sciences and the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing. The role is a teaching intensive role requiring 70% teaching, 20% research and 10% service.

You will be expected to develop an educational research and/or scholarship of teaching portfolio. You may be required to supervise honours and research higher degree students and deliver a high-quality learning experience for the speech pathology program.

About you

You will be experienced in student teaching and supporting student learning. You will be able to demonstrate work or teaching experience across a range of settings and subject areas.

To be successful in this role you will:

- Hold a PhD in Speech Pathology.
- Demonstrate experience which can contribute to teaching into discipline specific, Work Integrated Learning and interprofessional courses.
- Currently hold or be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Have clinical experience and expertise in speech pathology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of emerging issues within the profession and how these impact upon tertiary education and clinical practice.
- Demonstrate recent capacity for educational scholarship/research; contributing as an investigator including collaborations.
- Demonstrate recent ability to achieve high quality teaching as indicated by internal and external student surveys and demonstrated ability to improve or innovate teaching in response to feedback.

Applications from candidates with clinical and teaching experience in speech pathology with communication and/or swallowing across the lifespan, and recent/current experience with speech pathology practice education will be highly desirable.

Please note, as part of the recruitment process you will need to formally address each criterion of the Selection Criteria (including desirable criterion) in your application. You will find the complete list of Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.

About our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle's Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

About the school

The School aims to create exceptional graduates making a global impact on the health industry.

The School of Health Sciences is one of four Schools within the College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing. We excel in the teaching of allied health professionals. The disciplines within the School achieve a balance between advancing the professional research profile of their respective areas and working together to educate future healthcare workers in an interprofessional healthcare environment. The School enjoys a close collaboration with local health districts in providing clinical learning experiences for students, in the provision of graduate programs and in the conduct of clinical and educational research. We strive to prepare and develop students across the Health Sciences disciplines to function in a wide range of clinical settings, health facilities and services.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

- flexible working arrangements (in line with the University's Flexible Work Policy);
- 17% super and salary packaging;
- additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
- discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
- wellbeing programs.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It's important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

Your application must include:

- A current copy of your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.
- Your ORCID ID.
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
- A Cover Letter including:
- contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
- A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact the Head of Discipline, Liz Spencer, via email at liz.spencer@newcastle.edu.au.

Having difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: 27 April 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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