Lecturer, Psychology

• Department of Psychological Sciences
• 1 year fixed term position (1.0 FTE) available (fractional part time appointments considered)
• Academic Level B plus 17% super, Hawthorn

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to come join us in the Department of Psychological Sciences in 2023.  Situated within the School of Health Sciences, we provide state-of-the-art undergraduate, honours and postgraduate psychology training at Masters and Doctoral levels. 

Our undergraduate psychology programs provide students with foundational skills and work integrated learning to undergo further training in psychology and/or research or enter the workforce with a Psychology degree. After successfully completing their course, students in the postgraduate clinical and/or forensic psychology courses are eligible for general psychologist registration in Australia, and to begin their registrar program for Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical and/or Forensic Psychology. Students graduating from the Master of Counselling course are eligible for PACFA and ACA accreditation. Our programs also provide important research training for evidence-based practice and competent delivery of research and evaluation projects in the psychological sciences. 

You will primarily be responsible for teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate counselling and/or psychology programs at Swinburne. You will also be responsible for coordinating and supporting sessional and other teaching staff to ensure a high-quality teaching experience for students and will also develop and manage industry partnerships and conduct research.

For candidates who wish to work part-time, job-share arrangements may be considered. 

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• A track record of publications and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing research activities within the field
• Demonstrated experience in teaching in a University setting, including but not limited to small and large group blended teaching models
• Demonstrated high levels of written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member

• A Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or DPsych) or related discipline. 
• Psychology Board of Australia approved clinical supervisor for higher degree trainees. (Preferred)
• Registration with AHPRA and/or PACFA and/or ACA, with experience in clinical or counselling psychology.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•          Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

•          Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

•          Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

•          Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]. 

Applications Close: 11pm, Monday 5th December 2022

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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