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Associate Professor/ Professor - Speech Pathology

Job No.: 671091

Location: Peninsula campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $169,553 - $186,788 pa Level D / $218,408 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Shape the Future of Speech Pathology Education at Monash University.

Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge Speech Pathology programs at one of the world’s top universities? Join Monash University as a Associate Professor or Professor of Speech Pathology and take the helm in establishing and growing our Speech Pathology discipline to drive educational innovation, research excellence, and professional engagement.

As a Level D or E academic, you will:

  • Lead Program Development: Design and establish world-class Speech Pathology courses, ensuring accreditation and alignment with contemporary practice
  • Champion Research Excellence: Conduct internationally leading research, publish in high-impact journals, and secure competitive research grants
  • Inspire and Mentor: Build and lead a dynamic academic team, fostering collaboration and mentoring early career researchers and students
  • Drive Strategic Impact: Represent the program on the School Executive, align efforts with university strategy, and build strong industry and clinical partnerships

What You Bring

  • A doctoral qualification with recognition as a leading authority in Speech Pathology or a related field
  • Proven excellence in curriculum development, course design, and teaching in health professional education
  • A strong track record of high-impact research and success in securing competitive funding
  • Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire, manage, and grow academic teams
  • A commitment to advancing the Speech Pathology profession both nationally and internationally

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Terry Haines AM, Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, +61 3 9902 9409

Position Description:  

Level D - Associate Professor - Speech Pathology

Level E - Professor - Speech Pathology

Applications Close: Thursday 2 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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