Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University delivers Speech and Language Therapy programmes at under-graduate and pre-registration master's level. As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.

This exciting opportunity is a permanent role, suitable for either a specialist clinician who wants to develop their career in an academic setting, or an existing academic who wants to join our outstanding team of experienced staff.

This role involves:
- High-quality teaching
- Outstanding student support
- Robust assessment of theory and practice
- Other education focused duties across our two programmes

You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role. This post is offered on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.

About you:

We are looking for a HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist who has extensive knowledge and experience in their field and is keen to teach and support across our programmes. We are specifically looking for a practitioner who has a background in adult acquired care. Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a masters.

Candidates with extensive relevant clinical experience without a master's degree, willing to engage in level 7 study to complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, will also be considered.

Benefits:
- 35 days leave plus Christmas closure plus bank holidays
- Travel loan
- Wellbeing platform
- Life insurance
- Access to campus facilities
- Enhanced parental leave
- High-quality guaranteed pension

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We therefore encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.