Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Allied Health Science and Practice
University of Adelaide School of Allied Health Science and Practice
Australia

Multiple academic roles are now available within the newly established School of Allied Health Science and Practice in the areas of Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with convertible tenure for Associate Lecturer (Level A), Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C)

The successful candidates will bring their skill, creativity and experience in developing course material for the Program and play a pivotal role in teaching and research at The University of Adelaide.

Be a part of a unique opportunity in shaping the curriculum in the newly established School of Allied Health Science and Practice.

Candidates with special interests in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

Physiotherapy:

• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Physiotherapy

Speech Pathology:

• Adult Dysphagia, Cognition and Language
• Voice and Fluency

Occupational Therapy:

• Mental Health
• Paediatrics
• Neurological

To be successful as a Level A you will need:

• Current registration, or eligible for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, or be registered, or eligible for registration, with Speech Pathology Australia as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in teaching, conducting tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations and/or workshops.
• Demonstrated research interest in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to mark and assess effectively and to provide support to students by delivering appropriate feedback.
• Experience in developing course material with appropriate guidance from the Course or Program Coordinator.

In addition to the above, to be successful as a Level B you will need:

• Completion of an honours degree, higher qualifications, or equivalent, and strong research interests with demonstrated ability for cross-disciplinary research and collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of student field excursions and clinical sessions.
• Demonstrated experience as a professional educator with knowledge of current clinical education issues across Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy, and related disciplines, and the capacity to deliver new projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development, and expertise in the delivery of evidence-based practice in a relevant discipline area.

To be successful as a Level C you will need:

• A Doctoral or Masters Degree in Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy.
• A record of academic achievement of national standing through significant contributions, including academic leadership, scholarship of teaching, research, innovation or professional activity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary practices gained through industry experience and/or scholarly activities or similar, including practice in rural and regional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in the delivery of high quality course and subject design, and in the delivery of high quality student centred learning and teaching at an undergraduate level, that includes the capacity to incorporate new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of seven schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all the selection criteria located within the role statement. Applications close 11:55pm, 27 August 2020.

For further information

For application related queries, contact:
Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences HR
E: fhshr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.