Programme Coordinator/Lecturer-Speech-Language Pathology

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach, research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development programmes within the Speech-Language Pathology programmes and wider Faculty;
• Establish and manage the Speech-Language Pathology clinic;
• Provide clinical supervision to speech-language pathology students;
• Coordinate the undergraduate and postgraduate Speech-Language Pathology programmes;
• Maintain complimentary relationships with the various SLP bodies and other stakeholders;
• Engage and liaise with regional governments and licensing bodies; and
• Contribute to the life of the University and to advance teaching, research and community outreach.

Applicants must hold the following essential qualifications and experience:

• At minimum, a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related discipline (Audiology, Clinical Linguistics, Special Education) with intimate knowledge of the field of SLP;
• Experience in curriculum development, patient management, and programme management;
• Experience working in an academic environment; and
• Demonstrated scholarly research. 

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

• Certificate in university teaching
• Ability to teach in more than one area of Speech-Language Pathology
• Administrative and clinical experience within an academic institution
• Evidence of Curriculum Development (face-to-face and/or distant delivery modes)
• Scholarly publications in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
• Ability to effectively interface with key stakeholders in government bodies and other relevant stakeholders within CARICOM

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.