• Based in the College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences at Adelaide City Campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2027
• Salary: (Level B) $121,325 - $143,353 plus 17% superannuation
• Work in a collaborative, passionate team alongside world-class researchers

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

A balanced (teaching and research) academic position is available in the School of Psychology. The School’s major research themes are health and wellbeing, human cognition and performance, lifespan development, social and cultural dynamics, and education and meta-research. Your research and teaching expertise would be in any one of these areas. More generally, we are keen to continue to evolve in translational, interdisciplinary, and industry-related research. In terms of teaching, we seek an energetic, enthusiastic, and collegial academic to contribute to the delivery of our on campus undergraduate and honours programs, and our innovative online Graduate Diploma programs.

Work that matters 

The School of Psychology invites applications for a Lecturer in Psychology, with expertise in teaching into the online Graduate Diploma programs.

In this role, you will contribute to the education and development of future psychology graduates through high-quality teaching, supervision, mentoring, research and professional practice. You will help create engaging learning experiences, strengthen the School’s research and professional activities and contribute to a collaborative academic community.

The team 

The Lecturer will join the School of Psychology within the College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences and will report to Professor Peter Strelan, Dean of the School of Psychology.

You will work alongside leading researchers, educators and practitioners within a collaborative academic environment, with opportunities to contribute to the School's Psychology research themes, and our undergraduate and online teaching programs.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the School of Psychology.

Our people  

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about psychology education, research and particularly those who want to mentor students in the online and face to face programs.

You will join a warm, collegial and supportive academic environment, working alongside leading researchers, educators and practitioners with opportunities to build collaborations and further develop your own academic and professional profile.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: 

• A PhD in Psychology.
• Clearly defined research interests aligned with the school’s research strengths and feasible plans for obtaining funding, with tangible outcomes as demonstrated by outputs.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications at national and international level.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise the research of undergraduate, honours or postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching at a tertiary level, including preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, and workshops, as well as marking and assessment activities.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in online Graduate Diploma Programs.
• Experience with supervision of group honours projects and small research projects. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter
• a separate document addressing each of the selection criteria outlined in the Role Experience section of the job advertisement.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 30 November 2026.

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting job reference 493697) 

Jessica Maslen
Team Lead, Talent Acquisition, People & Culture
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au