Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a part-time, teaching-intensive Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy. The appointed individual will join our collegiate and research-active team of academic and clinical staff who deliver high-quality teaching, clinical training and dissertation supervision to students on our highly regarded undergraduate and postgraduate speech and language therapy programmes.

We welcome applications from clinically qualified candidates with experience of clinical practice in a specialist capacity in paediatric speech/language/communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing.  They will have experience of teaching in a higher education setting and/or supporting speech and language therapy students in a clinical educator capacity.. Applicants should be willing to contribute to the highly collaborative, inter-disciplinary and collegiate environment at the University of Reading.

The position is available on a part time (up to 0.4 FTE) permanent basis commencing on 1st August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Successful applicants will have:

• a BSc/MSc/MSci in Speech and language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification)
• HCPC registration, or be eligible to register with the HCPC
• have clinical practice experience in a specialist capacity in paediatric speech/ language/communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
• experience of supporting/supervising/teaching students on speech and language therapy programmes
• a passion for supporting an excellent student experience
• a commitment to professionalism in undertaking their responsibilities and in their interactions with colleagues and students

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 28th May 2024
Interview date - 20 June 2024

Informal contact details:
Contact role: Head of Clinical Language Sciences Section
Contact name: Prof Vesna Stojanovik
Contact phone: +44 (0) 118 378 7456
Contact email: [email protected]

Alternative informal contact details:
Contact role: Director of Teaching & Learning
Contact name: Ms Carol Fairfield
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378
Contact email: [email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.