Assistant Professor in Speech and Language Pathology

School/Department:            School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences 

Job Category and Level:     Academic; Assistant Professor

Closing Date :                       13-Apr-2026 12:00

The Purpose of the Role 

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to speech and language therapy teaching, research and administrative activities in the Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in the field of speech and language therapy and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in the interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring. 

This is a specific purpose, fulltime post to provide cover for the role of a senior academic in Clinical Speech and Language Studies until the permanent senior academic role is filled.

Context 

This post is central to undergraduate educational activities within the Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. In particular, the appointee will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in teaching, research supervision and clinical practice support for students registered for the undergraduate programme as well as with administrative management of the programme. In addition, the post-holder will contribute to postgraduate activities through teaching and/or project supervision in the area of speech and language therapy. 

The Department requires a candidate to support and conduct cutting edge research in speech and language therapy, to aid the development of curricula, advanced practice and support relationships with new and existing services provider partners.

Qualifications 

• Excellent academic record and have either completed a Ph.D. in speech and language therapy or be currently registered as a PhD student. 
• Have a professional qualification in speech and language therapy, with eligibility for registration with CORU and/or for full membership of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists. 
• Academic publications in peer reviewed international journals and/or publications of equal standing of recognised originality and value. 
• Have evidence of a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience of working as a speech and language therapist (which may include a period registered for a PhD). 
• Have or be willing to acquire an appropriate postgraduate professional qualification in third-level teaching.