• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level C $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Health places high emphasis teaching and learning that partners with and supports local communities, as well as research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

About the role

This role has a teaching and research focus. Working in a new course, the Senior Lecturer will collaboratively contribute to the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of an innovative curriculum and pedagogy for the Master of Speech Pathology. They will lead unit and course teaching teams to develop, implement and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes, taking on specific leadership roles, for example, Course Director. The position will work with the local community and lead growing, increasingly productive, high-quality research, scholarship and engagement activities.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will:

• Integrate industry, clinical, collaborative and/or research practice into unit/course design to improve student learning experiences.
• Integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives across curriculum and teaching practice.
• Lead the development and/or adoption of new innovation in curriculum design
• Make a significant contribution to pedagogy research projects and demonstrate a disciplinary reputation in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research.
• Seek funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities
• Recruit and supervise HDR students with timely completions and production and high-quality outcomes and provide effective mentoring to HDR students

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Qualification as a speech pathologist at undergraduate or graduate level plus a PhD in a relevant area or advanced qualifications and extensive experience in academic speech pathology.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of speech pathology professional competency development and standards, and of contemporary issues relating to the profession.
• Demonstrated excellence in student engagement and demonstrated experience in leadership roles
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and research supervision.
• Growing research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals.
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples
• Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline
• Other requirements per the attached position description

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jemma Skeat, Associate Professor, Speech Pathology on jemma.skeat@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Lecturer Speech Pathology 565235.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on the 5th of December, 2024

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.