JR0000012595

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level C | $134,362 - $154,558 p.a.
• Location: Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

As Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research), you will be a key member of the academic staff of Speech Pathology in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The incumbent will contribute to high quality and innovative research, including scholarship, publication, external grant acquisition, mentoring and aiding in the development of early career researchers consistent with the Caring Futures Institute Research Strategy.

The Senior Lecturer will also play a lead role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning experiences for students. This may include lectures, tutorials, laboratory-based material, curriculum development or other modes of teaching, such as placement education for topics, primarily within the suite of Speech Pathology topics.

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 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.

With a demonstrated and successful track record and significant evidence of relevant teaching experience at tertiary level, you also have experience in the supervision of higher degree students and other post-graduate course work students undertaking research projects.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD or EdD or equivalent qualification in a health-related field relevant to Speech Pathology or any one of the following:
• Evidence of peer-reviewed independent research demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area.
• Evidence of professional standing, reputation and qualifications demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area.
• Completion of a higher degree at Masters level or substantial progress towards a doctoral degree in the discipline area.
• Relevant and contemporary experience as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist in the area of child language and literacy and disability.
• Evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area of strategic research focus for the Caring Futures Institute, including evidence of sustained high-quality publications with evident senior authorship contribution and attraction of external competitive grants.
• Hold and maintain a current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in topic coordination, course coordination and/or curriculum design.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000012595 Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology
• You are required to submit your CV and 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 Senior Lecturer Dr Joanne Murray

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 11th March 2025

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.