Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy (One-year fixed term maternity cover) - (9618)

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, with extensive clinical experience across the lifespan?

We are recruiting a full-time one-year fixed term maternity cover Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (dependent on experience). This exciting opportunity is suitable for either a specialist clinician who wants to develop their career in an academic setting, or an existing academic who wants to join our outstanding team of experienced staff.

About the Role:

This role involves:

• high-quality teaching,
• outstanding student support,
• robust assessment of theory and practice,
• other education focused duties across our two programmes.

You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role.

This post is offered on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.

About you:

• We are looking for a HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist who has extensive knowledge and experience in their field and is keen to teach and support across our programmes. 
• Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a masters.
• Candidates with extensive relevant clinical experience without a master's degree, willing to engage in level 7 study to complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, will also be considered.

About the Department:

• The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University delivers Speech and Language Therapy programmes at under-graduate and pre-registration master's level.
• As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.
• Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation.
• Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience. 

If you are looking for a new opportunity focused on excellent educational delivery and would like to join our ambitious team, we would love to hear from you!

Application & Assessment:

• Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal. Please be aware that only applications including a cover letter may be considered at shortlisting stage. 
• Assessments are scheduled to take place on Friday 18^th December 2026 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX and will include delivery of a presentation and panel interview.
• If you wish to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Neil Wilson on wilson@mmu.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

Further Information:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. 

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.