Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) from $119,840 to $141,790 or Senior Lecturer (Level C) from $146,324 to $168,275 p.a., plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing position

Job Family: Teaching and Leadership

Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The School of Psychological Sciences is seeking a suitably qualified academic to be actively involved in the development, curriculum design, teaching, and delivery of units in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychology Courses within the School. Please note that suitably qualified casual academic staff will be given priority consideration for this position.

About You

You will have a tertiary and professional qualifications in psychology, and the capacity to design, deliver units and programs at both the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels. You will also have experience with, or a willingness to embrace, educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation.

About Us

The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked in the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology with the largest suite of postgraduate programs in New South Wales.

The School sits under the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) whose current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine, exercise and sports science, public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (3-page maximum) cover letter that details how you meet each of the following selection criteria:

Essential Criteria for Level B (Lecturer) and Level C (Senior Lecturer)

• A PhD or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Psychology.

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Exceptional teaching skills and demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery, and management of online and face-to-face content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and reflective practice.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching in accredited psychology undergraduate courses including on topics such as health psychology, development, social and personality psychology, and intercultural psychology. Applicants will be required to be capable of teaching across several of these topic areas.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapeutic approaches and counselling skills across the lifespan, including working with both children and adult clients with a range of mental health problems.

• Demonstrated innovation in pedagogy, teaching practice, including assessments and curriculum development, especially in the design and delivery of existing and new programs for applied psychology assessment and therapy practice units.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment, and work effectively in a team environment.

• Evidence of successful delivery to diverse student cohorts and creating a superior student experience characterised by strong engagement at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

• Evidence of quality research supervision including Honours.

Essential for Level C (Senior Lecturer)

• Demonstrated leadership experience in the delivery of units and programs, working collaboratively with other academics and colleagues, and remaining up to date with developments in the field including evidence-based assessment and therapeutic practices.

• Ability to proactively engage or partner with industry and professional bodies on relevant projects and to represent the School to external stakeholders and the general public.

• Demonstrated experience to make a contribution to the academic life and administrative tasks of the School and Faculty along with a track record of effective teamwork.

Please note: Applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

This position requires criminal record and qualifications checks.

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences, at [email protected]

General Enquiries: Nithya Elango, Talent Acquisition Officer, at [email protected]

Applications Close: Wednesday, 20 November 2024

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