Lecturer, Undergraduate Psychology

Lecturer, Undergraduate Psychology
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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). Our research aligns with five priority areas linked to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on Healthy people, families & communities; Understanding & preventing disease; and Social change & equity.
The Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy encompasses several 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, though it does not normally base staff at the latter two campuses.
The Department has a dynamic higher degree program 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 postgraduate practice degree courses, aiming to improve health and wellbeing through teaching and research. High-quality training opportunities are provided through external placements and 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 attend to administrative duties. An academic at this level will work with colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience for undergraduates and undertake scholarly work related to learning and teaching in this discipline or professional field.
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, evidenced by high student feedback or other credible measures.
Demonstrated ability to engage with and produce outputs related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or program improvement.
Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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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 supporting people of all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage applications and aim to ensure the recruitment and employee experience is accessible and inclusive. 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: 01/9/2025 Closing Date: 16/9/2025
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