Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy (One-year fixed term maternity cover)

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, with extensive clinical experience across the lifespan?

We are recruiting a full-time one-year fixed term maternity cover Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (dependent on experience). This exciting opportunity is 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.

About the Role:

This role involves high-quality teaching, outstanding student support, robust assessment of theory and practice, and 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. 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.

About the Department:

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.

Benefits:

35 days leave plus Christmas closure plus Bank holidays, travel loan, wellbeing platform, life insurance, access to campus facilities, enhanced parental leave, and high-quality guaranteed pension.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader.