Lecturer in Counselling, Education-focused

2 days ago


Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 566885
**Work type**: Education-focused Academic, Full-time, Part-time
**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Health
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
- Multiple part-time/full-time and continuing positions in the School of Psychology
- Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
- Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Psychology.

**About the role**:
The Lecturer, Education-focused Academic will lead unit teaching teams in PG counselling programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality, scholarship and creative activities to enhance student experience and teaching learning outcomes in their discipline area.

This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

**As a Lecturer in Counselling, Education-focused, you will**:

- Lead and collaborate on teaching teams to develop inclusive and innovative curricula, resources, and assessments, while providing academic support to students.
- Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into teaching, fostering learner engagement and success.
- Contribute to teaching scholarship and pedagogical research to improve student and graduate outcomes, and engage in professional development programs.
- Promote a culture of educational excellence by supporting junior colleagues, building pedagogical capabilities, and refining teaching practices.
- Participate in university citizenship and community engagement activities, contributing to strategic initiatives and professional innovation.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or a Masters in Counselling and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs in the area of counselling, including innovative curriculum design
- Demonstrated passion and ability to deliver effective teaching and supervision practices to improve student success and engagement
- Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs
- Ability to contribute to communities through research
- Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and/or administration.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
- Eligible for ACA and/or PACFA registration
- Registered psychologist (AHPRA) and/or counsellor (ACA/PACFA).
- _Desirable_
- Psychology Board of Australia or ACA/PACFA approved supervisor.
- _Desirable_
- Demonstrated effectiveness at building relationships with external organizations/agencies and/or the community.
- Desirable
- Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the ‘’ button.

**Applications for this position close on Thursday 30 January 2025**

**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.

**Advertised**: 23 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 30 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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