Lecturer in Psychology

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About the opportunity Are you nearing the completion of your PhD in Psychology or have you recently completed it? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality education and enhancing student experiences to prepare them for industry success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to consider Join a supportive and close-knit department where your contributions are valued, and professional growth is a priority. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer to join our close-knit and supportive team. If you have passion about both education and research, and eager to create an engaging learning environment this could be the role for you. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, and assessments Undertake unit coordination Provide student support and academic guidance Conduct high-quality research aligned with the Discipline’s research focus, including publishing and funding applications (role-dependent) Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, professional bodies, government agencies (ACT & Commonwealth), and community groups to support the initiatives of the Discipline, School, and Faculty Eligibility Requirements Completion of a PhD in Psychology, or equivalent Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at the tertiary education level, especially in psychology High level interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships with staff, students and professional stakeholders If you're a team player with a strong passion for education and research and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you Benefits and conditions Academic Level B, Salary Range $113,674 pa - $134,633 pa + 17% Super Full Time, Continuing Opportunity Flexible working arrangements Family-friendly policies On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts) Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa) What we need from you To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary. Submit your Resume through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role. Please use the following link to download the Position Description: If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time. Working rights and safety Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission. WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click Contacts For job specific information: please contact Associate Professor Phil Kavanagh (Discipline Lead Psychology) For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us. Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Canberra by 2x Job specifics Seniority level : Not Applicable Employment type : Full-time Job function : Education Industries : Public Health Please ignore any non-essential boilerplate or non-job-related notices included in the original listing. This refined description keeps the core requirements and responsibilities intact while ensuring clean, accessible formatting. #J-18808-Ljbffr