Associate Professor in Speech Pathology

About the Role

The Faculty of Health is seeking an experienced academic to join our Discipline of Speech Pathology as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor (ER/EF) pending experience level. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing the discipline's teaching, research, and professional engagement. In this role, you will contribute to curriculum renewal and development, collaborate with the team to design innovative approaches to teaching delivery, and provide high-quality teaching within our Masters program. You will also lead impactful research that strengthens the profession and community outcomes. The position provides the opportunity to foster strong relationships with industry partners, professional associations, and key stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally to enhance the discipline's objectives. For senior candidates, you will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles to provide strategic leadership within the speech pathology team and broader Faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students in both classroom and clinical environments
• Collaborating with colleagues to advance academic initiatives and research
• Delivering innovative, high-quality teaching in the Masters program and contribute to curriculum design
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with industry, professional associations, and government stakeholders
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Providing strategic leadership for the Discipline of Speech Pathology in education and research (for Level C & D)
• Mentoring and supporting academic staff to enhance teaching quality and research outcomes (for Level C & D)

About You

You're a dedicated educator and researcher ready to shape the future of speech pathology. You bring expertise in one or more of the focus areas listed above and a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice. The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships with staff, students and industry stakeholders.

For Level C & D, a track record of internationally recognised research publications, higher degree research student supervision and success in securing grant funding will also be required.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Speech Pathology or a closely related field
• Eligible for (or currently hold) Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia
• A current ACT working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (or able to obtain)

Benefits

• UC Level B, C or D, Salary Range $116,403 pa - $187,557 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
• Flexible, family-friendly policies
• On site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities