Lecturer, Undergraduate Psychology

Overview

Job No.: 569260

Work type: Fixed Term

- Fixed term until 30/4/27 (TF), Level B position

About the position

One of the larger Schools within the University, the School of Psychology & Public Health undertakes teaching and research across a broad range of disciplines, including: Neuroscience; Psychology; Counselling; Rehabilitation Counselling; Art Therapy; Family Therapy; Public Health; Digital Health and Analytics; Health Information Management; and Ergonomics, Safety and Health. The School comprises six academic units: the Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy; the Department of Public Health; The Bouverie Centre; the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC); the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR); and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS). As a University our research is focused on five priority areas, linked to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our expertise across disciplines positions us to excel in these areas and positively impact our communities. Department staff are key contributors to Healthy people, families & communities; Understanding & preventing disease; and Social change & equity.

The Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy encompasses several broadly related disciplines, including clinical, professional, developmental and social psychology; neuropsychology, cognition and behavioural neuroscience; rehabilitation and mental health counselling; and art and family therapy. The Department operates across multiple campuses and locations, including Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, the Bouverie Centre in Brunswick, Mildura, and Shepparton, although it does not normally base staff at the latter two campuses.

The Department has a dynamic higher degree program in a range of areas, with large numbers of Honours, Masters and PhD students from Australia and overseas. It also offers a flexible range of undergraduate courses and entry to several postgraduate practice degree courses (both professional training and clinical practice) by which it aims to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through excellence in teaching and research. High-quality training opportunities are provided both through external placements and within onsite clinical settings, including the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic; the Bouverie Centre: Victoria’s Family Institute; the OTARC Clinical Assessment suites; and the Art Therapy Studio.

The Level B, Lecturer with a teaching focused appointment is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach, assess, support students as they learn, and effectively attend to administrative duties.

An academic at this level will work in collaboration with colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience for students completing undergraduate psychology programs. They will undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in this discipline or professional field.

The successful candidate will be required to work on site at the Albury-Wodonga campus, this role cannot be performed remotely.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

- PhD or Masters degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area of psychology.
- Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and produce outputs related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or program improvement more generally.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively and productively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Further Information

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Position Enquiries: Karli Treyvaud, Associate Professor & Head of Department, Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, School of Psychology and Public Health

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

- An up to date resume;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised: 19/10/2025 Closing Date: 02/11/2025

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