Senior Lecturer in Speech Language Pathology

SUMMARY:

Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
 
Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
 
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?

Applications for the position below are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Senior Lecturer: Speech Language Pathology (1 post)

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral Degree
• Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the category of Speech Therapist/Speech Therapist & Audiologist
• At least 3 years’ experience in higher education
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Speech Language Pathology
• A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer

• Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
• Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
• Evidence of supporting early career academics.
• Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
• Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

• Participate in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
• Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of senior lecturer level
• Secure external research grants
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Establish institutional, regional or national collaborations
• Contribute to mentorship of emergent academic staff
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
• Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels