Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Speech Pathology

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Full-time, fixed-term position for 5 years

Unique opportunity for a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic appointment

Base salary will range from $85,372 - $141,545 (Academic Level A-B) + 17% Superannuation

Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Our world-leading School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking a passionate Associate Lecturer or Lecturer to join its dedicated Speech Pathology teaching team. This appointment will be offered as either a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic role, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and preference.

We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Speech Pathologists with interest and expertise in stuttering across the lifespan, private practice, disability and/or mental health. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build a strong profile in teaching, research, service, and engagement, and expand your teaching impact through leadership in course coordination aligned with UQ values.

A teaching-focused appointment requires high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Speech Pathology programs, with course coordination emerging at Level B, supported by developing profiles in teaching impact and/or education or discipline research. The role involves contributing to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment enhancement, participating in teaching and research initiatives, and supporting student supervision where appropriate. It also requires meaningful service and collaboration within the School and University, with capability and impact increasing from Level A to Level B.

A clinical academic appointment requires high‑quality clinical teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Speech Pathology programs, supported by developing profiles in clinical teaching and relevant industry expertise. The role involves contributing to clinical teaching, course coordination and professional engagement, with Level B expectations including greater involvement in curriculum development, research outputs, and innovative clinical practice. It also requires meaningful service contributions and active engagement with the profession, with capability and impact increasing from Level A to Level B.

We encourage applications from across Australia. For those committed to relocating to Brisbane, we will support you with a relocation support package covering airfares and other relocation expenses for which you can claim reimbursement. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

For further information about this position, the School, and UQ, please click here to view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Adriana Penman, Head of Speech Pathology, at adriana.penman@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-65187) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter addressing the relevant ‘About You’ selection criteria found within the information booklet above.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, qualifications, Speech Pathology Australia membership (or eligibility), a Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain) and completion of mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling 07 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-65187). Interviews tentatively scheduled for the 23rd of July 2026 onwards.

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