Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy; CHS

The University of Lincoln’s School of Health and Care Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy to support sustained growth in student numbers and the continued development of our pre‑registration provision.

We would expect a Lecturer to:

• Be a registered Speech and Language Therapist with current professional credibility.
• Contribute to teaching across the SLT curriculum, including academic and practice‑based learning.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to high‑quality teaching and student support.
• Engage with scholarship and evidence‑informed practice relevant to SLT education.
• Contribute to module delivery and assessment under guidance, and work collaboratively within the programme team.
• Show potential and willingness to develop in areas such as curriculum design, scholarship, or leadership over time.

In addition to the above, we would expect a Senior Lecturer to:

• Bring significant experience in SLT education and/or advanced professional practice.
• Take a lead role in curriculum design, module leadership, or pedagogic development.
• Demonstrate a sustained and active engagement with scholarship, research‑informed teaching, or contribution to the evidence base for the profession.
• Provide academic leadership within the programme, including mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute strategically to programme development, quality enhancement, and external engagement where appropriate.

We welcome applications from individuals who are interested in engaging with research and scholarship that informs teaching and curriculum development. This may include contributing to a research‑informed learning environment, pedagogic innovation, or professional scholarship. The post does not carry expectations in relation to , external grant income, or doctoral supervision.

You will be a registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant professional experience and an interest in higher education teaching. Applications are welcomed from candidates at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, and from those seeking flexible working or job‑share arrangements, subject to service needs.

• A supportive, interdisciplinary academic environment
• Protected time for scholarly activity and professional development
• Support to complete a postgraduate qualification in higher education teaching (if required)
• Hybrid working arrangements

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Sophie Willis, Associate Professor and Director of Allied Health Professions & Social Work Education, at

Closing Date: 15 Feb 2026

Department:
Academic

Salary: £38,784 per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full‑time at 1 FTE.