Lecturer in Organisational Psychology

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao| Faculty of Science

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Three year fixed-term position, ideally starting no later than January 2025.

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pūkenga | Lecturer to coordinate and deliver the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology which will be offered starting in February 2025.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology is a new programme in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing which leads successful graduates to be eligible to apply to register as psychologists with the NZ Psychologists Board. It will be the only registration pathway dedicated to organisational psychology offered by a New Zealand university, and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about programme development and delivery.

For information about the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology at University of Canterbury, please see here.  

Mōu | Who You Are
The successful candidate will have industry experience and eligibility for registration with the NZ Psychologists Board. A PhD is desired but not required (please note that a Master's degree is required). Experience teaching in a relevant field will be a benefit. The role involves supervision and mentoring of Master's students. Some research experience is beneficial, but an active research programme is not required.

To be considered you will: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed.
• Have experience of conducting and receiving professional supervision.
• Show evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development
• Have expert knowledge in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Areas of expertise include psychological assessment and intervention; selection; learning, training, and development; leadership, motivation and engagement, performance management; work design, organisational change, and development; and health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of bicultural and multicultural issues in Aotearoa New Zealand society, including a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi, and display a willingness to engage professionally with equity and diversity.
• Build relationships with organisational psychology practitioners, as well as with professional associations or governing bodies for the discipline (e.g., New Zealand Psychological Society, Institute of Organisational Psychology; New Zealand Psychologists Board).

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing provides a collegial environment, and we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and upholding the inherent values, cultural practices and traditions including te reo Māori, tikanga, and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

For further details on the team and Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing can be found here: Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -- Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. 

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• retail discounts
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:  Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a.

The closing date for this position is: 26th August 2024 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

• a cover letter (2-3 pages) which includes a statement outlining your vision for the profession of organisational psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how the PGDipOrgPsyc can support this vision. We are also interested in hearing about your relevant industry experience. As bicultural competence and confidence are important learning outcomes for our graduates, we would like you to comment on your own experiences and plans for professional development, and how you can use these skills in the PGDipOrgPsyc programme.
• a CV listing your education and work experience, and if you have any publications, please list these as well.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Katharina Naswall, [email protected]  

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

Job Details

Reference #	19487
Posted on	29 Jul 2024
Closes on	26 Aug 2024 23:59
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job level(s)	Academic, Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)	Lecturer SPSH PD 2024.pdf
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