(Level B) $114,917 to $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
(Level C) $140,127 to $161,145 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Full-time Level B or Level C continuing position, available immediately.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Lecturer (B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the area of Speech Pathology to join the School of Allied Health Science and Practice, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to delivering our innovative Speech Pathology teaching and research programs with our inclusive, future-focused team.
The successful candidate will bring their skill, creativity and experience in developing and delivering education materials for the Speech Pathology Program and will play a pivotal role in teaching and research/scholarship at The University of Adelaide. The candidate will additionally contribute to the operational delivery of the Speech Pathology program and broader activities within the School of Allied Health Science and Practice and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Candidates with special interests in the following areas (but not limited to) are strongly encouraged to apply:
To be successful in a Level B Teaching and Research position, applicants will need:
- Completion of an Honours degree, higher qualifications or equivalent experience; and a Bachelor or Masters qualifying degree in Speech Pathology, and clinical and/or research experience.
- Experience in curriculum development and in the delivery of high-quality, student-centered teaching as this relates to undergraduate speech pathology, or broader allied health programs.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate contemporary approaches to teaching and learning into course delivery, including through using new technologies to support educational outcomes.
- Ability to implement successful research projects or activities, and experience with developing relationships and partnerships that foster successful research activities.
- Ability to supervise student research and/or other student project activities, including demonstrated skills in mentoring, planning, overseeing and delivering projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional development of self and activities that support the Speech Pathology profession.
To be successful in a Level B Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:
- Completion of an Honours degree, higher qualifications or equivalent experience; and a Bachelor or Masters qualifying degree in Speech Pathology, and clinical and/or research experience.
- Experience in curriculum development and in the delivery of high-quality, student-centered teaching as this relates to undergraduate speech pathology, or broader allied health programs.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate contemporary approaches to teaching and learning into course delivery, including through using new technologies to support educational outcomes.
- Ability to implement successful scholarship, evaluative or quality improvement projects or activities.
- Ability to supervise student project activities, including demonstrated skills in mentoring, planning, overseeing and delivering projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional development of self and activities that support the Speech Pathology profession.
To be successful in a Level C Teaching and Research position, applicants will need:
- Completion of a PhD in the relevant discipline, or have equivalent qualifications and be eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist.
- Experience in curriculum development, coordination and delivery as this relates to speech pathology or broader allied health programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others in the delivery of high-quality course and subject design, and in the delivery of high-quality student-centered teaching at an undergraduate level that includes the capacity to incorporate new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning.
- Supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects and experience in liaising and promoting research links with external bodies.
- Demonstrated academic and management leadership skills, including the ability to mentor less senior academic, research and professional staff, and demonstrated commitment to professional activity.
- Extensive track record or high-quality research activity and outputs relative to opportunity and demonstrated commitment to professional activity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional development of self and activities that support the Speech Pathology profession.
To be successful in a Level C Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:
- Completion of a PhD in the relevant discipline, or have equivalent qualifications and be eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist.
- Experience in curriculum development, coordination and delivery as this relates to speech pathology or broader allied health programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others in the delivery of high-quality course and subject design, and in the delivery of high-quality student-centered teaching at an undergraduate level that includes the capacity to incorporate new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and build effective relationships and partnerships in an academic setting.
- Demonstrated academic and management leadership skills, including the ability to mentor less senior academic, research and professional staff, and demonstrated commitment to professional activity.
- Demonstrated development and delivery of high-quality education research or scholarship, for example through implementing evaluation of curriculum and student learning outcomes and/or other quality improvement processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional development of self and activities that support the Speech Pathology profession.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of seven schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you want to change tomorrow, act today
Click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to our online application form. Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all selection criteria.
Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 15 July 2025.
For further information:
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Associate Professor Stacie Attrill,
Interim Head of School, Allied Health Science and Practice
E: stacie.attrill@adelaide.edu.au
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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