Associate Lecturer, Speech Pathology

Position Details
Continuing | Full-time
Academic Level A | $83,500 -101,192 p.a.
Location: Flinders Medical Centre
About the College of Nursing and Health Sciences
At the , 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 the Role
As an Associate Lecturer in Speech Pathology, you will contribute to the preparation and delivery of the College’s Speech Pathology topics using innovations in teaching practices and technologies, with support and guidance from a more senior academic. The Associate Lecturer will also be expected to concurrently engage in practice as a Speech Pathologist in a clinical or community setting to support maintenance of contemporary practice.
This role also requires:
Creation, coordination and delivery of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and assess students enrolled in Speech Pathology topics of the College, with a focus on clinical skills training and/or supervision of students undertaking work integrated learning.
The provision of support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.
Assistance in the development of topic and course materials (with appropriate guidance from Course Coordinators and/or Senior Academic Staff).
Supporting small cohorts of students undertaking Work Integrated Learning at Flinders Medical Centre.
About You
You will be committed to fostering a highly supportive clinical 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. Your natural ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders will develop productive partnerships that can provide opportunities for students and promote graduate employability. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery. You will strive to continually develop your knowledge and skills within Speech Pathology to ensure teaching reflects the professions latest evidence base.
To be successful in this position, you will also have:
As a minimum, satisfactory completion of 3 years tertiary study or equivalent qualification and experience in Speech Pathology.
Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in Speech Pathology and an ability to maintain concurrently within or outside of this position a current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
Evidence of excellence in teaching experience at a tertiary level.
Proven experience in preparation and delivery of curriculum.
Demonstrated experience in student assessment.
Experience in development of international and short course teaching delivery or collaboration (desirable).
Advanced knowledge of course accreditation requirements for relevant area (desirable).
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,
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 , and (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University
It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the
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Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
21 Mar 2024
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.
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