Lecturer in Psychology

• Flexible location
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and continuing
• Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin University’s Faculty of Health is one of the largest and fastest growing health faculties in Australia. Across five schools, we are committed to improving health and social outcomes and reducing inequalities across the life-course in the communities we serve, through dynamic learning experience and world-class research.

Deakin’s School of Psychology is one of the largest in Victoria. Our leading academics and strong industry partnerships provide our researchers and students with valuable career and networking opportunities.

As a Lecturer, you will:

• Lead teaching units and work collaboratively with other unit chairs in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice to student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Adopt new innovations in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery. Maintain deep discipline knowledge, which is applied to inform unit design.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent) and/or an accredited Masters in Psychology
• Registration as a Psychologist in Australia
• Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to make a significant contribution to the Faculty’s postgraduate psychology teaching units relevant to clinical interventions and assessment
• Ability to develop and administer assessment regimes and provide feedback that fosters independent learning. Particularly competency-based assessments.
• Clinical Area of Endorsement in Psychology (desirable)

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Jane McGillivray (Head of School Psychology) on Head of School - Psychology *********@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer in Psychology.pdf

Applications for this position close on 24 March 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.