We are seeking an outstanding teaching and research academic with expertise in Speech Science to join the Speech and Hearing Sciences discipline within the Department of Linguistics.

Salary Package: Senior Lecturer (Level C) from $155,236 to $178,523 p.a. or Associate Professor (Level D) from $186,433 to $205,067 p.a. plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.

Appointment Type: Full time, continuing position

Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

The successful candidate will make significant contributions to the Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences through outstanding teaching and curriculum design and will lead a vibrant program of speech science research aligned with their expertise.

This teaching and research position offers an opportunity to engage in world-leading scholarship that leverages strengths across the Department of Linguistics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS). The candidate will have a sustained track record of delivering high quality education, excellent scholarly outputs and recognition, and a collaborative approach to building relationships with colleagues, students, and collaborators.

About FMHHS and the Department of Linguistics

FMHHS includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine and public health, psychological sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. FMHHS is part of MU Health and has active research programs in neurosciences, health systems and patient safety research, cancer medicine, and clinical psychological sciences. The Department of Linguistics offers the Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and postgraduate professional courses,



and conducts basic science research on speech, language, hearing, and communication with strong research infrastructure supporting speech science.

Qualifications and experience

- PhD (awarded) in speech science or a cognate discipline; other relevant qualifications desirable.
- A well-defined track record of scholarship focusing on current issues in speech science.
- Commitment to advancing equity and diversity and demonstrated capability to foster collaboration, innovation and excellence with stakeholders.

Required documents

- A concise CV, including your ORCID
- A separate document of no more than 5 pages that evidences how you meet each of the itemised essential selection criteria and any relevant desirable criteria

Applicants wishing to be considered at Level D may integrate their responses to the essential criteria for this level with the aligned essential criteria for all candidates. The appointment level will be in accordance with demonstrated qualifications, skills and experience.

Essential Criteria for All Applicants

- A PhD in speech science or a cognate discipline
- Excellence in education focused on speech science (including phonetics and/or phonology), with evidence of a rigorous and contemporary approach that meets students’ needs




- Success in applying contemporary theories and methods relevant for speech science (including phonetics and/or phonology), with evidence of critical evaluation and/or innovation
- Success in creating new knowledge relevant for speech science, with a track record of high-quality impactful scholarly publications and grants
- Success with supervision of graduate research, focusing on candidates completing Master of Research (or equivalent) and PhD degrees
- Demonstrated ability to employ communication and negotiation skills to effect positive outcomes, particularly in fulfilling administrative tasks of an academic department

Essential Criteria for Applicants Seeking Appointment at Level D

- Sustained success with educational leadership, with strong evidence of innovation relevant for contemporary speech science education
- Sustained success with leading national and/or international teams in impactful programs of funded research
- Success with supervision of graduate research, with completions for PhD candidatures

Desirable Criteria for All Applicants

- Recent success with industry engagement for research and/or education
- Distinctive discipline expertise that aligns with the education and research strengths of the Department of Linguistics and/or FMHHS

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct and strong integrity. Preferred candidates will be required to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. Employment is conditional upon completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks to the satisfaction of the University.

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📌 Senior Lecturer in Speech Science (Ryde)
🏢 Wallumattagal Campus
📍 Ryde