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Associate Professor / Professor in Speech Pathology

Griffith University
USD 167,008 - USD 251,702
Gold Coast City, Queensland
Full time
July 1, 2025

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith University was created to be different. While we champion academic distinction and impactful research, what sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to purpose: improving lives through education and discovery.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Work is renowned for innovation in health education, research, and clinical practice. We offer a range of health-focused programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across our Gold Coast, Nathan, and Logan campuses. Our disciplines include Speech Pathology, Exercise Science, Human Services, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Social Work. Each field is led by diverse academic teams engaged in impactful teaching and research, with a strong focus on producing capable, work-ready graduates.

We are also proud to be home to the Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology (PRECISE), driving a transformation from one-size-fits-all care to ultra-personalised precision healthcare. Through advanced biomarkers and disruptive technologies, we empower patients to take ownership of their own health.

Our Master of Speech Pathology program, established in 2012 (and accredited until July 2029), has an outstanding reputation for graduating high quality, career-ready speech pathologists and has a strong placement program based on productive collaborations with external partners. The speech pathology discipline is known for its applied research that is designed to optimise the communication and swallowing abilities of people across the lifespan.

Job Description

Are you a leader in Speech Pathology with a passion for transformative education and research? Join Griffith University and help shape the future of health professions through innovation, impact, and excellence.

We are seeking an outstanding Speech Pathology academic at Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) level as Academic Lead and provide strategic leadership for our Discipline of Speech Pathology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive research, mentor emerging scholars, and shape our curriculum and practice education in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As the Academic Lead, you will mentor and lead a team of academic speech pathologists in conducting quality research, delivering exceptional teaching, and providing service to the speech pathology profession and the broader community. You will be responsible for ensuring the program maintains accreditation with Speech Pathology Australia. You will help shape the curriculum to reflect contemporary clinical practice, expand research activity in key areas such as (paediatric) disability or speech sound disorders, and foster strong connections with sector partners to enhance student placement and research opportunities. With support from a collaborative team and access to state-of-the-art facilities, this is your opportunity to make a significant and lasting contribution to the speech pathology profession, the university, and the health and wellbeing of communities.

This is a continuing, full time position based primarily at Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Relocation support may be available in accordance with the University’s relocation policy.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for an Academic Level D ranges from $167,008 - $183,992 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $195,399 - $215,270 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary for an Academic Level E is $215,130 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $251,702 per annum.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also bring:

Additional Information

At Griffith, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture. We proudly support initiatives across the university that demonstrate our commitment to health, equity, and innovation. To explore more, we encourage you to visit:

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position at this given time. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Further Information

Closing date: Midnight (AEST), Sunday 6 July 2025. All applications must be submitted online.

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