* Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
* Full-time and continuing
* Level D $172,171 - $189,376 + 17% Superannuation
* Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current academic cohorts at Deakin.
The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Psychology places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.
The Associate Professor, in Psychology and Counselling provides strategic academic leadership to advance excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and student outcomes across the discipline. The role leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of accredited programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and contemporary pedagogical practice.
As an Associate Professor, (Psychology and Counselling) Education-focused, you will:
* Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence teaching across discipline within the university. Lead review of units and courses across disciplines within the university and lead refinements. Lead and integrate industry, clinical and/or research practices to inform unit / course design across discipline in peer institutions or nationally.
* Lead the discovery and adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
* Design collaborative learning opportunities that span the discipline within the university and involve learners, teachers and the community. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences and resources at the discipline level.
* Lead pedagogy research projects and be recognised as a leader in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research at the national level with a growing international reputation.
* Support the development and significantly contribute to the university's community engagement activities and agenda. Demonstrate delivery of material outcomes aligned with Deakin community engagement agenda through formal roles and/or informal initiatives.
To be successful, you'll have:
* PhD in a relevant discipline.
* Registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia).
* Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
* Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
* Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and supervision to doctoral level.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:
In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‐based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‐based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‐based violence. A 'Yes' response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University's safety obligations.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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