Professor - Psychology

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: 26 Sep 2021

  • $191,335 (LEVEL E) pa
  • Ongoing, Full Time, Joondalup Campus
  • Open to applicants with the relevant working rights

SCHOOL OF ARTS & HUMANITES
$191,335 (LEVEL E) pa
ONGOING, FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Overview
Edith Cowan University is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally. The University has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup and also serves Western Australia’s South West Region from a campus at Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth.
The School of Arts and Humanities delivers a Psychology program located at ECU’s Joondalup Campus in the northern metropolitan area of Perth. This course is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognised internationally.

THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Dean, this appointment will work closely with the Associate Dean (Psychology and Criminology) and Associate Dean (Research). The appointee will lead a quality research program in Psychology. This role will be required to mentor staff and ensure alignment of research activity to the University's research theme of Society and Culture, as well as to position ECU as a leader in relevant research in Australia and internationally. A priority in the discipline is to increase the number of timely higher degree by research completions.

KEY CRITERIA
Qualifications

  • A PhD in Psychology and eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

    • Research Leadership
  • Demonstrated a high level ability to undertake quality research activities to maximise publishing outputs in national and international refereed journals and for presentation at national and international academic seminars and conferences and actively engage in collaborative research practices both within and external to the University with alignment to the University's research theme of Society and Culture. Achievement in obtaining nationally and internationally competitive and/or other major external research grants, or other appropriate funding from other recognised external sources.
  • Demonstrated leadership in research with a high level ability to actively engage in the mentoring of academics and supervision of higher degree by research students.
  • Capacity to contribute to positioning ECU as a leader in research in Psychology in Australia and internationally.
  • Experience in creating strategic research links with relevant industry partners.

    • Teaching Leadership
  • Proven experience of academic leadership in teaching and learning excellence and in developing course/s and related material that are academically relevant and which reflect pedagogical, student and professional needs and standards in Psychology.

    • ECU Leadership
  • Demonstrated experience of positively contributing to the proactive development and planning of academic activities to support University, School and Psychology Program strategic priorities to assist in ensuring programs and courses remain of a high quality, offer flexible delivery options, and reflect professional practice standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in the leadership of teams and a proactive engagement in community outreach activities including interaction with research organisations, government, positive participation in public relations activities and public forums as appropriate.

    • You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

    Benefits & Remuneration
    This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $191,335 (Level E) pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

    ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

    ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

    For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

    Contact
    Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Craig Speelman on 6304 5724 or [email protected] for more information.

    How to Apply
    Please consider the attached Selection Criteria, then upload only your CV and a statement of no more than 2-3 pages addressing your suitability against the 8 criteria listed above.

    Closing Date:
    Applications close on Sunday 26 September 2021 at 11:30pm AWST.

    PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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    ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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