Lecturer in Linguistics/Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Part Time (0.5 FTE) Indefinite

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy at Keele University and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy education. We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual with expertise in linguistics, phonetics and speech sciences to join our academic team.

The successful candidate will manage, develop and deliver linguistic content across our Speech and Language Therapy programmes, including our innovative four-year MSci Speech and Language Therapy programme and our online BSc Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship.

You will have a strong understanding of the role of linguistics as a core discipline within Speech and Language Therapy education and practice. The role involves teaching, assessment and curriculum development, with a particular focus on phonetics, speech sciences and linguistics, and their application to clinical practice.

We welcome applications from qualified Speech and Language Therapists with specialist expertise in these areas, as well as applicants from a linguistics background who can demonstrate relevant subject knowledge and teaching experience.

Applicants should hold a good honours degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. You will have experience of supporting student learning in either higher education or clinical practice.

Candidates from a Speech and Language Therapy background should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Applicants from a linguistics background should demonstrate active engagement with relevant professional organisations, scholarly networks, or subject associations. Applications are welcomed from candidates with either an academic or clinical career pathway, and support will be available for the successful applicant's ongoing professional and academic development

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

This role supports agile working, with a blended approach combining on-campus and home-based working where operationally appropriate. The University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For further details regarding this vacancy, please click on either the MS W ord or PDF version of the attachments above .

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Maxine Winstanley [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 6 th November 2026