Associate Professor in Speech Pathology

Salary: $172910 $190490 plus 17% superannuation plus annual leave loading

Position: Full-time Continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus

About the Role

The Associate Professor of Speech Pathology will serve as Head of Discipline providing academic leadership and advancing excellence in teaching research and professional practice within Speech Pathology and the School of Health Sciences.

The role requires a visible and engaged presence across the School College University and professional community. As a senior academic leader you will contribute to the University of Newcastles mission through highquality education impactful research and meaningful engagement while supporting strategic priorities that benefit students staff and the wider community.

You will join a collegial and forwardthinking academic environment committed to innovation inclusivity and realworld impact.

About you

In addition to academic leadership the Head of Discipline contributes directly to teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels including course coordination assessment and ongoing curriculum development. The role works closely with the Program Convenor to enhance program quality and maintain full accreditation currently held through to September 2029.

You will lead the Disciplines research agenda foster collaborations with key research partners including HMRI the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute and the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health and actively participate in the Universitys One Footprint research network.

You thrive in collaborative academic environments value diversity and equity and contribute to a culture of respect innovation and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Expertise: A PhD in Speech Pathology or a related field and current or eligible membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Quality Teaching: Evidence of highquality responsive teaching informed by student outcomes and feedback.
• Strategic Leadership in Learning and Teaching: Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design delivery and assessment including recognition as a specialist educator across relevant courses or disciplines.
• High-Quality Research: A strong record of impactful publications or nontraditional research outputs with evidence of national or international collaborations and research influence.
• Funding Success: A recent record of securing competitive external funding as a chief investigator and mentoring emerging researchers.
• Supervision: Experience supervising Honours Masters and HDR students through to timely completion.
• Engagement: Significant contributions to University governance mentoring policy development and leadership in professional or community sectors with the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within teams.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria please review the Position Description.

If youre ready to join a university thats committed to equity and excellence and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision we encourage you to apply.

About Us

The School of Health Sciences within the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing delivers highquality education across a wide range of allied health disciplines including Medical Radiation Science Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Oral Health Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry and Speech Pathology. The School balances strong disciplinary research with interprofessional education that prepares graduates for contemporary healthcare practice.

We maintain strong partnerships with local health services supporting clinical placements graduate training and collaborative clinical research. Our studentled Speech Pathology clinic based at the Callaghan campus provides valuable learning opportunities while delivering services to the community.

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieveSAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditationfor gender equity diversity and inclusion (GEDI).

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities.

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What we offer

The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing career development and work-life balance for all staff including:

• Flexible working arrangementsin line with the Universitys Flexible Work Policy supporting diverse family and personal commitments
• 17% superannuation access tosalary packaging options and annual leave loading
• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing and support programsthat promote mental physical and emotional health

For further information on our benefits and perks please visit our website.

How to Apply

If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to be redirected to our website where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
• Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees.
• Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as listed in the position description.
• Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline

Please visitherefor a guide on how to apply for a role. Its important you read this information to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

For specific position enquiries please contact Professor Daphne James Interim Head of School School of Health Sciences on .

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application please let us know. This information will help us understand how best to support you and ensure an equitable and inclusive recruitment process.

Please be assured that anything you share will be treated respectfully and goal is to provide the best environment for every candidate to demonstrate their suitable skills and experience.

Please reach out to if you are experiencing any difficulties or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Our assessment process

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than complianceits about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.

Application close date:Sunday 15^th March 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to beLooking Aheadwith you!

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Darkinjung Birpai Worimi Wonnarua and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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