Lecturer, Psychology

• Part time 0.5
• Continuing position
• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses.
• Level B, Teaching Focused

About the position

A Level B academic with a teaching focused appointment will be responsible for developing curriculum, coordinating subjects, teaching, assessing work, supervising students as they learn clinical skills, and contributing to the administrative functions of the discipline of psychology, as well as undertaking scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in this discipline.

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and teaching high quality learning experiences that engage students through the conduct of tutorials, practical classes and workshops. You may also supervise students undertaking clinical training. Teaching may cover a range of topics but applicants with expertise in child and adolescent mental health are particularly encouraged to apply, as are applicants based near one of our regional campuses; at Bendigo or in the Albury Wodonga region.

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.
• Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
• Extensive clinical experience in the area of child and adolescent mental health. Approval or eligibility for approval as a supervising psychologist at the higher degree program level by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) would be an advantage.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Tuesday the 4th of January 2024

Position Enquiries: Pauleen Bennet [email protected]  and Karli Treyvaud [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD-Lecturer, Level B TF PG Psychology (1).pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• 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 actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. 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.