Reader in Speech and Language Sciences

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

We are a world class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences (ECLS) is seeking to appoint a Reader based in Speech and Language Sciences (SLS). The successful applicant will be part of a diverse and collegiate team of academics, clinicians, researchers and professional support staff delivering high quality teaching and research.

You will be an integral part of Speech and Language Sciences (SLS), contributing to our excellence within education and research. You will carry out high quality research in your area of expertise, contributing to the understanding of, assessment and/or intervention for clients with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) or eating and drinking needs in adults or children.

You will make a significant contribution to teaching and supervision within SLS across both undergraduate and post graduate pre-registration speech and language therapy Health and Care Professions Council approved programmes, and within postgraduate research.

Any informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Janet Webster, Head of Speech and Language Sciences (janet.webster@ncl.ac.uk), or Dr Julie Morris, Head of School (julie.morris@ncl.ac.uk).

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team. We believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

Interviews are scheduled for 19 July 2024

To view the Candidate Briefing Pack please click here

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