Teaching focused Associate Lecturer in Speech Pathology
Work in a high performing and motivated team
Teach units of study in our Speech Pathology degrees
Supervise the clinical experiences of 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.
This is a part-time ongoing position (teaching focused) at Academic Level A, $$73,967- $100,373 working pro-rata per annum at 29.4 hrs (0.8 EFT) per week.
About the role
The overall purpose of this role is to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the speech pathology discipline, specifically in the teaching of theoretical units of study (50% of role) and the supervision of speech pathology clinical skills (50% of role) and to contribute to the College through academic relevant administrative activities. An academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship and professional activities.
The position will design and teach units of study in our speech pathology course and supervise clinical skill related units, including online and preparatory material. The position will be required to teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the university and support the professional practicum program.
People who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders are particularly encouraged to apply for this role and can seek support or assistance from the Director of the University's Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit.
About the person
The successful incumbent will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative in the way they work. They will be an excellent communicator who interacts well with others across the College and the University. The Associate Lecturer in Speech Pathology will contribute to the strength of the discipline of Speech Pathology within the University by collaborating with Speech Pathology staff across First Year College and in the College of Sport, Health and Engineering in teaching.
Duties
Examples of duties you may perform include:
Supervise and provide quality feedback to speech pathology students undertaking clinical placement or simulation activities.
Work with Speech Pathology and relevant other staff to develop high quality materials to teach and convene units in the clinical and other components of the post-graduate and undergraduate Speech Pathology discipline.
Participate in administrative duties and attend discipline and college meetings as appropriate.
Independently prepare and deliver curriculum content, including unit coordination, marking, assessment and consultation with students.
Support the professional practicum program and enhance industry partnerships.
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit our benefits page.
How to apply
For a position description containing the selection criteria, please click here.
Applications must include:
A cover letter
Your curriculum vitae/resume
Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description.
Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations.
Applications close on Sunday 6th of October 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Who to Contact:
For further information relating to the position, please contact Karen Dodd, Executive Dean CoSHE, by email at ******.
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 and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.
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