Educational Psychology: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington invites applications for a permanent, full-time Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology. The role is housed in Te Whānau o Ako Pai, School of Education, and is based at the Kelburn campus.

Preferred start date is 01 March 2027. The successful candidate will teach, supervise Masters and PhD students, seek external funding, and contribute to leadership within the profession and the university.

Qualifications

• A completed PhD in Educational Psychology or an applied field of Psychology.
• Experience and expertise in child and human development, learning, and social and emotional development.
• Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and appropriate practices in an applied psychology field.
• Ability to engage, teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Educational Psychology programme, seek external research funding, and recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
• Contribution to Hautūtanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Child development

Learning & motivation

Culturally sustaining practices

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology or applied Psychology

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington invites applications for a permanent, full-time Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology. The role is housed in Te Whānau o Ako Pai, School of Education, and is based at the Kelburn campus.

Preferred start date is 01 March 2027. The successful candidate will teach, supervise Masters and PhD students, seek external funding, and contribute to leadership within the profession and the university.