Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Speech Pathology)

• Work in a high performing and motivated team
• Demonstrate leadership and mentoring to other academics and HDR students 
• Deliver high quality material to our undergraduate and postgraduate students
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus 

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.  One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

The speech pathology program is a supportive environment to work with a great culture and we are looking for the next person to be part of our high performing team.   

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the role is to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the Speech Pathology discipline and to contribute to the College through academic relevant administrative and research activities. A teaching and research academic at these levels is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

The position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer will design and teach units, including online and preparatory material as well as convene units of study.

The successful applicant will be required to teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University, supervise Honours and higher degree students and have supervisory responsibilities for some staffing.

Note: The academic appointment level (B or C) will be made according to an assessment of the successful applicant’s academic track record and experience. 

This is a full time, ongoing position (teaching and research) at Academic B , $101,598 - $120,647 or Academic C $124,457 - $143,506 classification (dependent on experience of the applicant) working 36.75 (1 FTE) hours per week.

Duties:

Examples of duties you may perform include:

• Work with Speech Pathology and relevant other staff to develop high quality materials to teach and convene units in the postgraduate and undergraduate Speech Pathology discipline;
• Participate in administrative duties and academic leadership such as course or unit Convenor, attend discipline and college meetings and/or membership of a number of committees.
• Independently prepare and deliver curriculum content, including unit coordination, marking, assessment and consultation with students.
• Independently and in collaboration with other relevant staff, conduct and disseminate research in areas of expertise in accordance with the expectations for the level of appointment.
• Support the professional practicum program and enhance industry partnerships.  

About You:

You will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative. You will be an excellent communicator who interacts well with others across the College and the University.

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in paediatric speech pathology either speech or language, or audiolog.

Who Do You Contact: 

For further information relating to the position, please contact Dr Matthew Clarkson, Head of Program (Allied Health), College of Sport, Health and Engineering, by email [email protected]  

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff  

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description, please click here . Your application must include: 

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume, 
• Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description  
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Applications Closing Date: Friday 2 February 2024 at 11:59pm AEST

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all abilities and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.