Lecturer, Psychology

• Part-Time 0.6 FTE, Ongoing position for Lecturer in Psychology 

• Salary Level Academic B ($105,548 - $125,341 p.a. pro rata) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University 

About You
The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School in the Discipline of Psychology. More specifically, you will make a significant contribution to the teaching of programs at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, undertake clinical supervision in the Postgraduate program, and be actively involved in research, consulting and other professional capabilities. You will also be expected to develop, engage in and lead high-quality research projects that are aligned with the University’s research focus areas to achieve success in attracting research funding and to produce high-quality outputs. You will also actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will also be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. You may also be responsible for course coordination.  

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:  

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels and online, including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement. 

• Ability to undertake course coordination role. 

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning 

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links. 

• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

Mandatory:  

• PhD in relevant field

• Eligibility to register as a Psychologist (desirable )

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic Clusters (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences). Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology. Many of our programs include Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning, both through placements in partner industries and through the University’s student led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora. 

We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with cross-cutting themes of: Indigenous Health, Exercise & Nutrition, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. The School is internationally and nationally competitive in the clinical and biomedical sciences. Research within the School is supported by modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. 

Details of the School can be found at:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/health-and-biomedical-sciences  

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jennifer Pham, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email [email protected]   

Position Description – Lecturer, Psychology

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Applications close on Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 11.59 pm.

Applications Close:
20 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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