Lecturer in Psychology University of Adelaide School of Psychology

(Level B) $100,933 to 119,391 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply.

The School of Psychology is growing and offers undergraduate and postgraduate level education in psychology. Research areas in the school span several core areas of psychological inquiry, utilising both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.  Strengths in the school are in the areas of health and clinical psychology, cognition and brain, and social and organisational psychology. The school offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work in a prestigious and vibrant University community.

We are looking to appoint a new teaching focussed academic. The successful candidate will teach into School of Psychology in the successful Graduate Diploma of Psychology (GDP and GDP-A) online programs, delivered as part of our alliance with Pearson.

It would be desirable to have knowledge of and experience with qualitative research methods/analysis.

To be successful you will need: 

• Evidence of strong grasp of pedagogical and andragogical principles and other notable educational and learning design philosophies, strategies and theories, and ability to apply those concepts, particularly in an online environment.
• Ability to transform complex and disparate learning resources into professionally designed and effective programs and curriculum.
• Awareness of external governance and compliance requirements for higher education curriculum, including AQF and TEQSA, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of accreditation and quality standards as they relate to program and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, and workshops, particularly in an online context.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 9th February 2023.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Elaine Fox
Head of School, School of Psychology
P: +61 (8) 8 8313 7345
E: elaine.fox@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.