Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology

• Part-Time or Full-Time (0.6-1.0 FTE) 9-month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension 

• Salary Academic Level B/C + 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 

 
Lecturer 
The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School and in the Discipline of Psychology. More specifically, you will make a significant contribution to the teaching of programs at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, supervision, 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. As the Lecturer, 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. 
 
 
Senior Lecturer 
The Senior Lecturer will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School in the Discipline of Psychology. You will make a significant contribution to the delivery of programs at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, and to be actively involved in research, consulting and other professional capabilities, particularly within Research Methods and quantitative data analysis. The Senior Lecturer will 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 have an important research leadership role in embedding their research expertise into the life of the School and will be required to develop high-quality, productivity-driven networks across RMIT and with local, national and global, internal and external partners.  You may have responsibility for program management.   

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

Lecturer: 

• 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 

• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check 

Senior Lecturer:  

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement, with expertise in Research Methods and quantitative data analysis.

• Ability to manage a large program or a number of small programs and support student issues related to effective learning. 

• Emerging nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets.

• Experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements

• Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.

• Demonstrated ability to manage academic program teams, supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university.

• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. 

 
Mandatory:  

• PhD in relevant field 

• Eligibility to register as a Psychologist 

• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check 

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

About the School 

School of Health and Biomedical Sciences within STEM 

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. 

The School’s research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences.   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. Research within the School is supported by modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment as well as a significant number of national and international partners.  

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 and whether you are applying for the level B or C role by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jenny.Seo@rmit.edu.au   

Lecturer PD  

Senior Lecturer PD  

Applications close on 6th April at 11.59pm.  

Applications Close:
6 Apr 2023 11.59 pm

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