The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Engage in research supervision of postgraduate students commensurate with the post level;
• Engage in clinical supervision of undergraduate students; 
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
• Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research

MINIMUM REQUREMENTS 

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a similar field;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the independent practitioner category;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Professional practice experience as a speech-language pathologist; 
• Ability to train speech-language pathology students;
• Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas at the undergraduate level: dysfluency in pediatric and adult populations, normal development; speech and language sample analysis; speech sciences, secondary professional functions; 
• Demonstratable and clear research focus. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Registration with the HPCSA as a speech-language pathologist for three (3) years or more;
• Experience in lecturing at the undergraduate level;
• Experience in supervision at the postgraduate level;
• A doctoral degree.

Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application: 

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of qualifications and current HPCSA registration
• A brief self-evaluation indicating how they meet the requirements of the position
• A brief outline of completed and current research activities, as well as envisioned future research
• Envisioned contribution to the Department 
• Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate’s professional experience and academic (teaching and research) qualities.