Senior Lecturer or Lecturer (Speech Pathology)Join a high performing and motivated team and oversee clinical skills and professional practicum delivery to students. Contribute to developing industry relationships in Speech Pathology. 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 : Start well, finish brilliantly.
About the Role:
The overall purpose of this Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Speech Pathology) position is to make significant contributions to teaching clinical skills and professional practicum components in the undergraduate and postgraduate Speech Pathology courses and to contribute to the College through relevant academic and administrative activities.
The role will act as the Clinical Placements Lead for Speech Pathology. This role will ensure that students have access to appropriate clinical learning experiences, meeting both curriculum and accreditation requirements. In addition, they will act as unit convenor, which involves the preparation of materials, curriculum design, and teaching in discipline-based College speech pathology units. As Clinical Placement Lead, they are a key focal point for students and internal and external stakeholders with the administration and coordination of the clinical placements program. The role will have supervisory responsibilities for Clinical Educators on staff and sessional staffing in clinical and simulation laboratory workshops.
This is a continuing role available as a full-time or part-time job share at an Academic Level C (teaching research academic) classification, $129,435 - $149,246 or Academic Level B classification $105,662 - $125,473 (depending on experience) working FTE) hours per week.
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 collaborates well with others across the College of Sport, Health, and Engineering, the First Year College, and the broader University.
Duties:
Act as a focal point for internal and external stakeholders in the administration of work-integrated learning (WIL) which addresses the Speech Pathology Australia accreditation requirements.Liaise with the Clinical Learning Office to ensure procurement of clinical placements and that student allocations are appropriate.Liaise with key external stakeholders to ensure the Speech Pathology course is informed of current government policy or procedures, evidence-based practice, and discipline developments.Develop and enhance clinical partnerships with developing relationships, supporting preceptors/practice educators and students.Develop and facilitate learning activities face-to-face or in a blended capacity as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning and reflect a command of the discipline and authentic speech pathology practices.Engage in continuing professional learning and qualifications, if appropriate, in both discipline theory and practice and the teaching of the discipline.Applications must include:
Address all selection criteria.Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences, and registrations.Applications close on Tuesday 15th of October 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST).
Who to Contact:
For further information relating to the position, please contact Professor Karen Dodd (Executive Dean) by email at
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