Lecturer in Psychology (Indigenous Targeted)

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Childcare centres

Parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invites applications for a Lecturer in Psychology within the School of Clinical and Health Sciences. We seek an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic who can contribute to teaching, curriculum development and high-quality empirical research.

Applicants must hold a PhD in psychology, registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and be able to supervise coursework and HDR students.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology required with strong research track record.
• Ability to teach and coordinate undergraduate/postgraduate psychology.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate psychology subjects.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Undertake high-quality empirical research.
• Supervise coursework and HDR students.

Skills

Teaching psychology

Curriculum development

Empirical research

Supervise HDR students

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in psychology

Grad Cert in Higher Education

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

About the Role

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 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-qualitative 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

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.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

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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.