Lecturer in Psychology (Indigenous Targeted)

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Childcare centres

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

UTS invites applications for a Lecturer within the Discipline of Psychology to foster inclusive education and decolonise the psychology curriculum through Indigenous Knowledge integration.

The role supports Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, aims to strengthen Indigenous representation, and involves teaching, curriculum development and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology (or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to teach and coordinate psychology subjects at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
• Track record in research relative to opportunity; supervise coursework and HDR students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in psychology.
• Coordinate psychology subjects and contribute to curriculum development.
• Undertake empirical research aligned with key research themes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Supervision

Education

PhD in psychology

Teaching qualification (e.g. Grad Cert in Higher Ed)

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic to help shape the future of psychology education at UTS.

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is seeking a passionate and motivated Lecturer to join our growing Discipline of Psychology within the School of Clinical and Health Sciences.

This is an opportunity to bring your knowledge, perspectives and expertise to a collaborative academic environment that values Indigenous knowledges, inclusive education and meaningful research.

At UTS, we recognise the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and perspectives in higher education. Through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, we are committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities and strengthening Indigenous representation across the University.

This position is an Indigenous Targeted opportunity, with applications open exclusively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

This recruitment is undertaken pursuant to the exemption granted to UTS under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

About the Role

Psychology at UTS is experiencing significant growth. Building on our successful Master of Clinical Psychology and graduate diplomas in psychology, new undergraduate psychology programs launched in 2024, and our inaugural honours cohort will commence in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Lecturer to join a team committed to delivering inclusive educational pedagogies that promote diverse knowledges fundamental for improving cultural safety. The UTS Psychology Indigenous Graduate Attribute aims to decolonise the psychology curriculum and produce graduates who maintain and role model respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences.

The UTS Discipline of Psychology within the Faculty of Health collaborates with the Indigenous Health Discipline, Girra Maa, to engage in teaching and research that helps convey the value of Indigenous peoples' knowledges and practices as being relevant for all.

About You

You are a motivated, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated knowledge in areas directly relevant to psychology alongside the ability to teach and coordinate psychology subjects, contribute to curriculum development, and undertake high-quality empirical research aligned with one or more of our key research themes.

As a Lecturer, you will possess:

• A PhD in psychology (or equivalent)
• High level interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in undergraduate or postgraduate psychology
• An outstanding track record in research relative to opportunity
• Capacity to supervise coursework and higher degree research students
• A fit with the UTS 2030 Vision and Strategic Priorities
• Qualifications relevant to teaching (e.g. Grad Cert in Higher Ed)
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $121,566 to $143,880 pa (Level B)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

The position is 1.0 FTE on a permanent basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Closing Date: Sunday, 6th December 2026 at 11.59pm (AEDT)

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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