Lecturer Level B- Psychology

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Applied Psychology currently has 50+ academic staff and multiple research fellows across three campuses (Mount Gravatt, Gold Coast and South Bank), whose teaching and research interests span counselling, suicidology, health services management, and psychology areas encompassing clinical, social, developmental, cognitive, forensic, health, organisational, and experimental domains.

The Lecturer, Psychology will commence with a Teaching and Research profile and will contribute to teaching, research, and scholarship excellence and engagement activities in the discipline of Psychology with a particular research emphasis in traffic psychology, road safety behaviours, or related area.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Fostering excellent student experiences, including through the delivery of innovative and effective teaching and learning.
- Undertaking research that has measurable impact and the potential to attract and generate competitive research funding.
- Developing meaningful and impactful partnerships with external stakeholders and the broader community to promote educational and research activities, enhance the student experience, and contribute to the reputation of the School.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $110,464 - $131,180 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,242 - $153,480 per annum.
**Qualifications**
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- Possession of a PhD in Psychology, or significant progress towards completing a PhD.
- Expertise in the discipline of psychology, and specifically the capacity to conduct research in traffic psychology, road safety behaviours, or a related area.
- A track record and developing/established international reputation in research that has measurable impact on policy and/or practice, has the potential or demonstrated capacity to attract national competitive research and/or other funding, and can contribute to an area of strength in the School.
- A track record of successful supervision of Honours and/or PhD students.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and a readiness to contribute to the School and the University.

**Additional Information**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities.

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

**Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.