Lecturer - School of Psychology

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

Multiple positions available:

2 x full-time, three year fixed-term Lecturer (Level B) positions with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance and;

1 x full-time, 12 month fixed-term Lecturer (Level B) position

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 science, and social and organisational psychology. The school offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work in a prestigious and vibrant University community.

The successful candidates will be teaching into School of Psychology courses in areas of their expertise. We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Neuropsychologist able to teach clinical neuropsychology into our undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and an academic able to teach qualitative methods, across all program levels.

We are seeking an academic to coordinate courses in the successful Graduate Diploma of Psychology with expertise in qualitative methods for the 12 month fixed term position. This person should have a strong grasp of principles and philosophies, strategies and theories of learning in an online environment, and ability to apply those concepts.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD or equivalent higher academic qualification in Psychology.
• High-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.

In addition to the above:

• To teach into Neuropsychology, you will need to have Registration as a Psychologist and Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• To teach into Qualitative Methods, expertise in this area is required.
• To coordinate GDP courses, you will need evidence of strong grasp of principles and philosophies, strategies and theories of learning in an online environment, and ability to apply those concepts. You will also need expertise in qualitative methods.

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. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

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.

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.

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, 20 December 2021.

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.

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