Professor/Associate Professor of Health Psychology

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Professor/Associate Professor of Health Psychology

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Fri Feb 16 00:50:39 2024
• Ref: 841

• Do you have demonstrated evidence of academic leadership and experience in teaching and research?
• Are you a highly organised leader and relationship builder, who can work collaboratively in diverse high performing teams?
• Have you got sensitivity to the diversity of the student population by the use of different approaches to teaching methods and practice?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a full-time, permanent Professor or Associate Professor in Health Psychology to join Te Kura Tātai Hauora - School of Health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an energetic health psychology group with international research and teaching expertise within a world-leading university, and to:

• Contribute to the School’s research, ideally complementing existing research concentrations.
• Add to the School’s existing strengths in teaching with a focus on health psychology.
• Work within a multidisciplinary School with a strong commitment to equity and diversity, and to bicultural practice in research and teaching consistent with the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Lead the development and delivery of Health Psychology undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to achieving equity through a commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying Mātauranga Māori in teaching and research.
• Contribute to the university’s engagement with stakeholders, in respect of Health Psychology, especially with government agencies, non-governmental organisations and other partners relevant to our communities.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised leader and relationship builder, who relishes working collaboratively in diverse high performing teams. You will be a supportive mentor who fosters an environment of collegiality and excellence in the health psychology team and beyond.

The preferred candidate will have (amongst other attributes contained in the relevant Role Description):

• A completed PhD in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role.
• Knowledge of how the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi can be effectively upheld in academic and health settings.
• Demonstrated evidence of academic leadership and experience in teaching and research (e.g., mentoring of colleagues, leading research groups, developing and leading innovative initiatives that encourage or enhance student learning, etc).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity of the student population by the use of different approaches to teaching methods and practice.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

You will lead an enthusiastic team of health psychology academics delivering a strong programme of named health psychology qualifications. The health psychology team are active researchers, inspiring teachers and committed to addressing health inequities in Aotearoa and beyond. Importantly, the School has a strong commitment to equity and diversity, and specifically to bicultural practice in research and teaching consistent with the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. We encourage applications from Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous scholars.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 1 March 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Annemarie Jutel ([email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Professor/Associate Professor of Health Psychology #841). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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