Lecturer in Psychology

5 days ago

Mitcham, Australia FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Full time
  • Fixed term | Part-Time  
  • Academic Level B | $110,127 to $130,325 pa plus 17% superannuation
  • Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
  • View Position Description  

    About the Role 

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Psychology to join the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University. The University has received funding from the Australian Government through the Addressing Critical Psychologist Shortages—Supporting Provisional Psychologists to Practice grant. This funding will support the position and help in delivering psychology internships for provisional psychologists.

    This position will be predominantly concerned with teaching and teaching-related duties, and the key responsibilities of the position will include:

  • Curriculum design and review, as well as providing innovative and engaging teaching, informed by approaches that enhance the student experience.
Contributing to the planning and evaluation of these topics, undertaking the role of Topic Coordinator as required. Partnering with the Work Integrated Learning (Placement) team and Placement Development Officers on the identification, facilitation, organisation, training and support of external psychologist providing internship supervision. Maintaining professional knowledge relevant to teaching within their discipline through scholarship and professional development.

About You 

To be successful, you will have a Masters or PhD (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field.

Some of the other key position capabilities of the role include:

Registration as a psychologist and endorsement as a clinical psychologist with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Experience in teaching and learning at a tertiary level. Experience with postgraduate psychology placements and/or the supervision of postgraduate psychology students on placements. Experience in supporting, mentoring, and providing feedback, to support the learning and professional development of provisional psychologists.

About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work: 

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life. 

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

17% Superannuation + salary packaging options  Flexible working arrangements  Wide range of professional development activities and services  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff  Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan   Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.    It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).  

How to Apply and Information 

You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Mary Katsikitis.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Monday, 7 October 2024.  

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

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Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

07 Oct 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

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