Role type: Continuing / Part time (0.6 FTE)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 17% superannuation
* Develop international reputation in educational psychology / Engage with diverse educational settings / Lead innovative research and teaching.
* Apply now to contribute to groundbreaking teaching and research in psychology, enhancing student success and community impact.
* Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Educational Psychology, you will have the opportunity to teach and supervise postgraduate students in the Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) and PhD programs. You will develop a research profile that aligns with the Learning Intervention Academic Group's aims, contributing to innovative curriculum development and community engagement. This role offers the chance to mentor staff, collaborate with key stakeholders, and shape the future of psychology education and practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Lead Research and Training: Develop research programmes, supervise PhD and Masters projects, and secure competitive funding.
* Innovate Teaching and Learning: Design inclusive curricula, provide academic guidance, and contribute to pedagogical research.
* Foster Engagement and Leadership: Participate in community engagement, support professional innovations, and contribute to strategic initiatives.
* Support Administrative and Service Roles: Complete administrative activities, liaise with faculty staff, and attend meetings and committees.
You may be a great fit if:
You will be an experienced psychologist with a PhD, possessing a high-quality teaching record and a strong understanding of educational and developmental psychology practices, ready to contribute to curriculum development and research supervision.
You may also:
* Have full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and recent practical experience.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the Master of Psychology programme at the University of Melbourne.
* Possess experience in supervising higher degree research students.
* Have AHPRA endorsement as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist.
* Be capable of applying for competitive grant applications and external research funding.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:
* Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
* The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
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Applications close: Sunday 8 January :55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone.