Lecturer, Speech Pathology

**Work type**:Continuing
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Share your knowledge of innovative teaching methods

**About the position**

The School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous and attuned to meeting the needs of students in ensuring their readiness to work in changing environments. The School comprises three Departments and 10 disciplines across La Trobe’s multi campus operations and has an outstanding reputation for research excellence, research translation and for building strong relationships with industry partners.

This position sits within the Discipline of Speech Pathology in the Department of Community and Clinical Health. The Discipline of Speech Pathology offers a four-year Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) degree and a two-year Master of Speech Pathology. Both programs received accreditation from Speech Pathology Australia in 2023.

A Level B with a teaching and research appointment is expected to design and develop curriculum, teach and support students in their learning. In addition, a teaching and research academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline and conduct research in the discipline.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have
- PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
- Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
- Be a member of Speech Pathology Australia or eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

**Desirable**:

- Clinical and/or teaching experience in adult developmental disability, literacy across the lifespan, First Nations’ health, swallowing across the lifespan, and/or clinical education.
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or similar evidence of professional preparation for teaching in Higher Education.
- Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._

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**Benefits**:

- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 5th January 2025

Position Enquiries: Shane Erickson, Senior Lecturer Speech Pathology

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **Cover letter;**:

- **An up to date resume; and**:

- **A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.**

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**_ All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement_**.