Associate Lecturer, Development Psychology (Open to LTU current casuals only)

Associate Lecturer, Development Psychology (Open to LTU current casuals only)
Job No.:566727
Work type:Continuing
We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.
To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totaling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.

• Full-time, continuing teaching and research role
• Join our vibrant academic community as an Associate Lecturer in Psychology
• Melbourne Bundoora campus

Are you a passionate psychological scientist eager to share your knowledge, inspire students, and contribute to the dynamic field of psychology? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you to become an integral part of our academic community as an Associate Lecturer in Psychology!
About the position
Play a pivotal role in nurturing the intellectual curiosity of our students. This position offers a unique platform to engage in cutting-edge research in developmental psychology, collaborate with a diverse team of experts, and empower students to explore the diverse areas of psychological science.
Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake high quality and/or high impact research in collaboration with Associate Professor Kristelle Hudry and the Childhood Autism Phenotype Team (CAPTeam).
• Work with subject coordinators in the Department of Psychology Counselling and Therapy to develop a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the delivery of tutorials, practical classes and workshops.
• Develop subject material with appropriate guidance from subject or course coordinators.
• Develop a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe's SOLT including sharing of good practice.

Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.

• Technical expertise in the following methodological approaches: Quantitative analysis of large and/or longitudinal datasets. Experience of standardised assessment of infants/young children, including developmental and cognitive, adaptive, and behavioural autism assessments

• Ability to engage with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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How to apply
Closing date: Thursday 1 February By 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Associate Professor Matthew Hale. Email: m.hale@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Email. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume

All applicants will be provided with a video interview within 24 hours of submission of their application, to be submitted by 10:00am on the 5th of February. Should a second interview be required, this will occur on the 9th of February.
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School of Psychology and Public Health:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Advertised:16/1/2024
Closing Date:01/2/2024