Academic Lecturer

7 days ago


Burwood, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time

About Deakin University

Deakin University is a leading Victorian institution with a global impact. We are committed to delivering excellence in education and research, and making a positive contribution to the community.

Our Culture

We offer a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive working environment that fosters growth and development. Our progressive culture ensures that staff choose to come and stay at Deakin, contributing to our ongoing success.

Our Values

We value diversity, embrace difference, and nurture an inclusive, safe, and respectful community. Deakin is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, and a Silver Award holder in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ inclusion.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in counselling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scholarly teaching, online and intensive curriculum design. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, with eligibility for ACA and/or PACFA registration and psychology or counselling registration being a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of course material for new online and face-to-face counselling units.
  • Teach in counselling and psychology, with a particular focus on counselling at the postgraduate level that is consistent with the University's principles of teaching, learning, and the student experience.
  • Develop online learning environments that are flexible, student-centered, and accessible, utilizing appropriate technology.
  • Undertake administrative unit tasks, such as providing unit guides and finalizing grades.
  • Maintain deep discipline knowledge that informs unit design and delivery.
  • Deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching across different levels and modes of delivery.

Key Selection Criteria

  • 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 undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs in the area of counselling, including innovative curriculum design.
  • Experience designing and implementing curricula in online learning contexts, including the use of online educational technologies.
  • Experience designing and implementing curricula in intensive contexts.
  • Experience developing counselling content, including whole units.


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