School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences
Are you a psychology educator with a desire to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals? Do you have a talent for teaching or a drive to advance research in Psychology.
Building on its strengths as Australia's leading regional University, UniSQ's vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and Industry partnerships. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University's Strategic Plan 2026-2030 focuses on innovation, regional impact, community engagement and transformative education and research.
The School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences contributes to this vision by preparing graduates to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Underpinned by a strong emphasis on work‐integrated learning and applied research, we are committed to equipping graduates with the necessary skills to make a meaningful impact in diverse health settings. As the School continues to grow from strength to strength and expands its offerings in Health, we are seeking a passionate and innovative academic to join us in building a better future for our communities.
Who you are
You're a passionate and motivated academic in psychology with a strong commitment to high‐quality, student‐centred teaching and a growing research profile. You bring contemporary teaching approaches that engage learners and support positive outcomes, and you're keen to contribute to research, collaboration and impact.
You're confident building relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners, and communicate with clarity and professionalism. Adaptable and collaborative, you enjoy balancing teaching, research and service, including supporting and supervising students.
Above all, you're driven to make a meaningful contribution through your teaching, your research and your engagement with the broader community, while continuing to grow your academic career in a supportive environment.
What you'll do
In this role, you'll contribute to the delivery of high‐quality teaching and research in psychology, playing an important part in shaping student learning and advancing knowledge in the discipline. You'll design and deliver engaging, student‐centred teaching, supervise honours and postgraduate students, and contribute to curriculum development and quality outcomes across programmes.
Alongside your teaching, you'll actively build your research profile—producing outputs, collaborating with colleagues and pursuing opportunities for research funding and impact. You'll also contribute to service and engagement activities within the School, the University and the broader community.
In your first 6–12 months, you'll establish yourself as an effective educator, contribute to research activity and build strong working relationships across the School and research community. Over time, you'll have opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities in areas such as program development, accreditation and research initiatives, supporting both your career progression and the ongoing success of the discipline.
What will help you succeed
* A doctoral or master's qualification (or equivalent accreditation and standing) in psychology
* Experience in teaching psychology and/or provision of clinical supervision in higher education, with a student‐centred and engaging approach
* Evidence of research activity, or the potential to develop a strong research profile
* Ability to supervise, or willingness to develop capability in supervising, honours and postgraduate students
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues and partners
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to teaching, research and service activities
If you're passionate about teaching, growing your research impact and contributing to a collaborative academic community, this role offers a strong platform to build your career.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number: 0067_02/26
Location: Toowoomba campus or Ipswich campus
Term: Full‐time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $133,256 to $157,504 pa (includes salary range of $112,381 to $132,831 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Monday, 25 May 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates 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 in any legal process.
This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.
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