Macquarie University Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

Macquarie University Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

Macquarie University is inviting applications for the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Linguistics, with a specialisation in Speech Science.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Linguistics and contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and research within the Speech and Hearing Sciences discipline.

Recruitment Overview

Institution: Macquarie University
Department: Linguistics
Position: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
Specialisation: Speech Science
Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Australia
Employment Type: Full-time, continuing
Job Reference: R000023219
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Salary

Senior Lecturer – Level C: AUD 155,236–178,523 per annum

Associate Professor – Level D: AUD 186,433–205,067 per annum

The package also includes 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the Role

The appointed academic will make a significant contribution to the Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences through high-quality teaching and curriculum design.

The role will also involve leading an active research programme in Speech Science aligned with the candidate’s expertise.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate may be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Speech and Hearing Sciences

• Contribute to curriculum design and programme development

• Lead internationally recognised research in Speech Science

• Publish high-quality academic research

• Supervise honours, postgraduate, and doctoral students

• Build interdisciplinary research collaborations

• Contribute to academic leadership and departmental activities

• Support the wider work of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

Candidate Profile

The position is suitable for experienced academics with:

• A PhD in Linguistics, Speech Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or a related field

• A strong record of university-level teaching

• An established research and publication profile

• Experience in curriculum design and student supervision

• Capacity to lead collaborative research programmes

• Strong academic leadership and communication skills

Applicants should review the complete official advertisement for the detailed selection criteria applicable to each academic level.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Macquarie University recruitment portal using:

Job Reference: R000023219

Applicants may be required to submit:

• Cover letter

• Updated curriculum vitae

• Research statement

• Teaching portfolio

• Publication list

• Evidence of academic leadership

• Referee details

• Other supporting documents specified in the vacancy notice

Important Date

Last date to apply: 31 July 2026

Candidates are advised to review the full official vacancy announcement before submitting their application.

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