Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

Part time permanent

Introduction to YSJ university 

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Speech and Language Therapy is part of the School of Health Sciences, which offers a diverse portfolio of pre-registration accredited programmes including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science, and Physiotherapy.

This breadth of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.

The School also offers opportunities to contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) provision and to engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations across programmes and specialisms, supporting both academic development and professional impact.

 The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the School of Science, Technology & Health to work within the MSc Speech and Language Therapy programme  

The successful candidate will join the existing team to deliver course material. Experience of working with adults is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be supported by a skilled and enthusiastic team at the university to develop teaching and learning and research skills and knowledge within Speech and Language Therapy.

Key Requirements

Successful candidates should have contemporary knowledge and experience of speech and language therapy, hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist.  Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and a postgraduate level qualification is desirable but not essential. 

Experience of working in Higher Education, programme development, or the ability to develop external partnerships would be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Edwards, Head of Allied Health via e-mail at k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk . 

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a Test/Assessment.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

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