La Trobe University is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Discipline of Speech Pathology within the School of Allied Health, Human Services, and Sport. This exciting opportunity offers flexibility, with options for full-time or part-time employment in either a teaching-focused or a teaching and research capacity.
About the Role
As a Lecturer in Speech Pathology, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students, ensuring their readiness to excel in dynamic environments. Depending on your appointment type, you will engage in curriculum development, teaching innovation, and either pursue impactful research or undertake scholarly work to advance the discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching Focused Role:
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver engaging curriculum and learning activities.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and mentor other academics.
- Lead teaching improvement projects and contribute to the discipline's pedagogy.
- Teaching and Research Role:
- Design, coordinate, and deliver curriculum while advancing disciplinary teaching and learning approaches.
- Conduct high-quality research, secure funding, and publish findings.
- Supervise postgraduate and Higher Degree by Research students.
About You
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Demonstrates effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development.
- Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
- Shows a commitment to diversity and continuous improvement.
- For teaching and research roles, evidence of high-quality research outputs and success in securing research funding is essential.
Desirable attributes include clinical or teaching expertise in areas such as adult developmental disability, First Nations’ health, swallowing, literacy across the lifespan, or clinical education.
Position Descriptions:
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Why Join Us?
La Trobe University is an innovative, global institution committed to excellence, diversity, and community impact. You will:
- Work on our inspiring Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements to balance your professional and personal life.
- Join a workplace that values inclusion and supports your professional growth.
Position Requirements:
- Membership (or eligibility) with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Victorian Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
Applications are now open for this continuing position. Join us to shape the future of Speech Pathology education and research.
Apply today and make an impact!
How to apply
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description.
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Position enquiries: Shane Erickson s.erickson@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment enquiries: Melissa Magaton m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
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.
