Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Speech Language Therapy

Albany Campus | Auckland

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to join the University’s Institute of Education - Te Kura o Te Mātauranga within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and collegial academic, speech-language therapist and/or educator to contribute to teaching, research, supervision, and professional and clinical practice within speech-language therapy and related fields in Aotearoa.

We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Child language and communication development

• Speech sound disorders and fluency

• Deaf and hard of hearing

• Neurodiversity and communication support

• Literacy and language learning

• Home-education and community partnerships

• Clinical education, supervision and workforce development

• Telepractice and innovative models of service delivery

• Māori, Pasifika and culturally sustaining approaches to communication

The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of accredited programmes, support student success, engage in research and scholarship, foster strong relationships with professional, community, health and educational stakeholders and contribute to fulfilling Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

He Kura Tangata, He Tangata Kura

This whakataukī expresses our valuing of scholarship and recognition of the unique talents of each member. It cherishes the importance of connecting with people, whānau and community to encourage collaborative partnership in the field of education.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is a full-time, ongoing Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor appointment based at our Auckland (Albany) campus. Salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, and academic achievement, with appointment made at either Senior Lecturer (NZ$107,919 - $152,711) or Associate Professor (NZ$142,607 - $166,584) level.

Reporting to the Head of the Institute of Education Te Kura o te Mātauranga and Director of Accredited Programmes, in association with the Kaihautū Māori, you will contribute to learning and teaching, professional practice, student supervision, research and scholarship, and service within the Institute and wider University community.

The role will include a focused contribution within speech language therapy programmes. In addition, opportunities and engagement across undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes may be possible based on interests and expertise.

The Institute of Education offers a suite of respected programmes for initial teacher education, specialist teachers, counsellors, educational and developmental psychologists, speech language therapists, and professional learning and researcher development for experienced educators, leaders, and practitioners.

Our speech language therapy programmes include the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours (BSLT[Hons]) and the Master of Speech and Language Therapy.

The BSLT[Hons] programme prepares graduates to work with children, young people, and adults with speech, language, communication, voice, feeding and swallowing difficulties, combining academic study with extensive supervised clinical experience. The programme has a strong emphasis on integrated clinical learning, enabling students to progressively build competence through simulation, university clinics, and external placements under the supervision of experienced speech-language therapists.

The Master of Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech-language therapists with advanced clinical and research training, enabling them to deepen their expertise, engage with current issues in the profession, and contribute to evidence-informed practice and research.

The distance programmes are enhanced through our Auckland-based Speechlanguage Therapy Clinic, which provides assessment and intervention services for children and adults with communication, voice, feeding, swallowing, and language needs, while offering an authentic clinical learning environment for speech-language therapy students under professional supervision.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

The position requires:

• An academic who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti.

• A doctoral qualification with a developing academic and/or professional record.

• A respected professional and educator with a strong reputation in your field.

• SLT practice experience in education, health or community settings.

• Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support.

• Experience or potential in research, scholarship, and publication.

• An experienced networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

Membership of the New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association (NZSLTA), or an equivalent professional body, is desirable.

Why Massey University?/He aha Kōwhiri ai i te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?

At Massey, we are a Te Tiriti-led university, committed to creating a positive impact in our communities and preparing our ākonga for the future. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey offers further staff benefits:

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.

• Five University holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.

• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.

• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.

• Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply).

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

As part of your application, please include a CV and covering letter that specifically addresses the experiences, capacities, and capabilities outlined in the job description.

All applications must be made online through the Massey University candidate portal. Applications close 15 October 2026, 11.00pm.