Lecturer Speech Pathology

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Work that matters

This position will primarily focus on course coordination, teaching, and innovative clinical placement opportunities for students within the speech pathology discipline.

The successful candidate will utilise contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carry out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

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Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

To be successful in a Level A Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, together with eligibility for Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia and extensive professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and a commitment to the contemporary practice of Speech Pathology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide teaching and clinical supervision of Speech Pathology students and ability to actively engage and educate a student group.
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal ability, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team.

Desirable:

• Experience in higher education teaching and learning environment, and a range of teaching methodologies including Problem Based Learning in the teaching and learning process and proficiency in digital learning and course design.

To be successful in a Level B Teaching Focused position, applicants will need:

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent industry/discipline experience in Speech Pathology together with eligibility for Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Clinical practice experience and leadership as a Speech Pathologist.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, flexible teaching and clinical supervision of Speech Pathology students and actively engage and educate a student group.
• Experience in higher education teaching and learning environment, and a range of teaching methodologies including Problem Based Learning in the teaching and learning process and proficiency in digital learning and course design.
• Demonstrated engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or leadership in an area of clinical practice and translation of that to the educational setting.
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and external stakeholders, combined with cultural sensitivity.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Allied Health or Academic Practice relevant to the role.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now.

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 12 October 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493354):

Georgia Viola

Talent Acquisition Adviser

+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.