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Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through teaching, research, and outreach. With a regional purpose that impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the wellbeing of our communities. Together, we create healthier communities now and for future generations.
The Opportunity
Join the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology. In this role you will teach, supervise, and mentor postgraduate students while contributing to clinical research and mental health services. You will also contribute to course coordination, curriculum development, and the ongoing growth of the Discipline of Psychology's teaching and research profile.
You will
* Deliver high‑quality teaching, supervision, and clinical training to postgraduate Clinical Psychology students;
* Contribute to curriculum development, course coordination, and the enhancement of teaching and learning practices;
* Develop and maintain a research profile in child/adolescent mental health or trauma‑based interventions, including supervision of higher‑degree research students;
* Engage with industry, community, and research partners to translate research and teaching into meaningful impact.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a passionate educator, researcher, and clinician. You bring expertise in clinical psychology practice, postgraduate teaching, and evidence‑based research, and are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive academic environment. You are collaborative, innovative, and motivated to make a real difference to students, the discipline of psychology, and the wider community.
You will possess
* Completion or near‑completion of an APAC‑accredited doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (DPsychClin, PhD Clin, or MPsychClin + PhD);
* Full registration as a Psychologist (Clinical Psychology endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia, and experience in child/adolescent therapies or trauma‑based interventions;
* Board‑approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia;
* Experience supervising postgraduate students in Master of Psychology (Clinical) programmes;
* A developing track record of research in child/adolescent mental health or trauma‑based treatments/interventions, including publications, research supervision, and research impact;
* Evidence of effective teaching and curriculum development in relevant clinical areas, supported by student feedback, peer review, or formal recognition;
* Strong personal qualities, collegiality, and the ability to foster a positive and engaging academic environment.
Desirable
* Experience in academic administration (e.g., course coordination);
* Certification as a Registrar Programme Principal Supervisor (Clinical Psychology).
Position Description: Lecturer in Clinical Psychology PD
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 December 2025.
Your completed application must include
* A resume, and a response to selection criteria. Within the application form we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within this description.
Contact
Professor Mathew Summers
Discipline Lead, Psychology
Telephone:
Email:
Equality and Inclusion
UniSC is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc‑ or call +61 .
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