Job Description: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to and enhance the learning
and qualifications outcomes of Massey University’s students and the
scholarly programme of teaching, research and publication in the area of
speech and language therapy, and to provide administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic,
professional and general communities.
Department: Te Kura o Te Mātauranga- Institute of Education
Location: Auckland
Reports to: Head of Institute
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil.
Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Speech and Language Therapy
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of Institute NZSTA
Director Professional Programmes SLT service providers
Academic Staff
Professional Services Staff
Students


Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
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contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
About this area Te Kura o te Mātauranga, The Institute of Education, offers
graduate/postgraduate, peak body-accredited professional preparation
programmes in initial teacher education (with early childhood, primary
and secondary education specializations), counselling, educational
psychology and speech and language therapy.
Speech and Language Therapy at Massey University is the only distance
education programme of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand, and one of
the few globally. The programme offers comprehensive training in
communication and swallowing disorders, blending theory with practical
experience. It emphasises cultural competence and safety, informed by
their Kaiakiaki Māori (advisor), preparing graduates for diverse clinical
and research roles both locally and internationally.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.2

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes
of teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and
on-line technologies.

• Design and develop the academic and administrative content of

courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and
processes.

• Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of

all papers allocated from the University’s Integrated Paper
Programme (IPP).

• Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that

course materials are regularly updated.

• Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of

course design and delivery.

• Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all

papers/courses for which paper-coordination responsibilities have
been assigned.

• Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-

related matters.

• Specific teaching expertise in child language/paediatric

communication

• Engage in clinical tasks as required
  

Supervision • Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and
postgraduate students, including postgraduate research projects
and theses.

Research and • Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic
Scholarship research, including participation in team-based research as
appropriate, to the level expected by the University’s Strategic
Research Capability Policy.
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• Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic

journals and other publications - including creative research
outputs if in the area of creative or expressive arts.

• Review research papers and other scholarly publications.

• Participate in and present research at academic conferences.

• Contribute to School/Institute/University seminars and workshops

• Seek research funding where there is an opportunity to do so

• Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services

for entry onto the Research Information Management System
(RIMS)

• Periodically enter updated ‘Peer Esteem’ and ‘Contributions to the

Research Environment’ information onto RIMS

Service
profession or field and which are consistent with the University’s
charter and strategic goals.

• Assist the School/Institute to develop and strengthen relationships

with professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.

• Contribute to the broader community and society through the

University’s obligations under the Education Act to fulfil “the role as
critic and conscience of society”.

• Assist the School/Institute/University to develop an environment

which gives effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.University Responsibilities

• Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.

• Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,

research, community service and administrative practices.

• Contribute to the development of a School/Institute environment

that values teamwork, cooperation and collegiality.

• Contribute to the administration of the School/Institute.
• Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: • Relevant Ph D (or equivalent)
NB. Appointments made where the required qualification is close to
completion will require completion within a specified timeframe as a
condition of appointment.
Experience: • Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or
other tertiary teaching environment.

• Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in

blended and distance teaching delivery

• Experience in Speech and Language Therapy

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Pre-employment checks
Essential • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety
Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015 is required. Part
of this process includes a requirement to pass the police vetting
part of the safety check.

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