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. 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. 

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.

CLOSING DATE: 6 May 2025