Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

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About the Role: 

Are you a Speech Pathologist with extensive clinical experience, particularly with disability and/or adult populations?

Curtin University School of Allied Health invites applications for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching Academic/Teaching & Research) in Speech Pathology. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) permanent position commencing in January 2026, tailored for an individual who excels in their field.

The role involves coordinating units, developing materials, and designing curricula, as well as teaching and supervising students at various levels. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience, engage in impactful teaching/scholarship of learning and teaching, have research expertise (particularly for Level C) and build relationships with industry and the community. Required capabilities include significant experience in a university setting, particularly in equity programs and supporting diverse students from various backgrounds and age groups.

Selection Criteria – who we are looking for:

1. A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for a Teaching Academic role).
2. Demonstrated high level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
3. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
4. An established record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed academic journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
5. A history of successful competitive grant applications.
6. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
7. Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role.
8. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
9. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

If you would like to be considered for an ALC level, please ensure that you also add the following criteria in addition to the above:

1. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead major curriculum and/or research initiatives, provide mentoring to less experienced staff and supervise HDR students.
2. Evidence of an established national reputation and growing international profile and a record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants and/or fellowships.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.

*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the salary level.

About Curtin University 

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -   

What We Offer You: 

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page 

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:  

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  

Applications close: Sunday, 26th October 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.