Lecturers in Speech Pathology

16 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

29 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Position Details 

• Permanent | 2 x Part-time at 0.2 FTE each
• Academic Level B | $106,403 - $125,917 p.a. 
• Location: Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park - Kaurna Country
• View Position Description  - Lecturer Level B, Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner)

About the College of Nursing and Health Sciences 

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences , we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. 

About the Role 

If you are a passionate Speech Pathologist and Educator, we invite you to make a difference in Speech Pathology with Flinders University – ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world! Enrich your career with the rewarding opportunity to develop career-ready graduates skilled in person-centred care through an innovative and personalised approach to learning in a clinical setting.

As a Lecturer in Speech Pathology, you will be contributing to excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of Speech Pathology topics. You will be expected to contribute to the planning and delivery of curricula, including short courses that are attractive to existing and new cohorts of students. This role will specifically be focussed on the delivery of placement education for our Speech Pathology students.

To ensure teaching is in step with contemporary practice, knowledge, and skills in a dynamic healthcare landscape, you will concurrently engage in practice as a Speech Pathologist. Your concurrent engagement in practice will support the strengthening of new and existing partnerships with external stakeholders that have the potential for providing improved teaching, learning and/or research outcomes for the University.

About You 

You will be committed to fostering a highly supportive education environment by utilising your exceptional communication, mentoring and interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of staff, students, and industry stakeholders. Your natural ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders will develop productive partnerships that can provide opportunities for students and promote graduate employability. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery. You will strive to continually develop your knowledge and skills within the suite of Speech Pathology to ensure teaching reflects the professions latest evidence base.

To be successful in this position, you will also have:

• A Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent clinical experience and professional standing in Speech Pathology.
• A current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in Speech Pathology and ability to maintain concurrently within or outside of this position.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching performance at a tertiary level, inclusive of simulation and/or clinical setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical education is desirable

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan   
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   

 Prescribed Conditions for Employment  

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). 

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit your CV & a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Michelle Miller

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

29 Jan 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Mitcham

Postal Code

Bedford Park

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363203/lecturers-in-speech…

Contact

City

Mitcham

STATUS: EXPIRED