• Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
• Multiple full-time or part-time continuing positions in the School of Psychology
• Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

We are pleased to offer Deakin’s newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and ground-breaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Psychology.

About the role:

The Associate Lecturer (Education-focused Academic) will collaborate with the teaching team to develop and deliver engaging learning materials for undergraduate psychology courses. Working closely with the Unit Chair, the role focuses on improving student learning outcomes through both online and face-to-face teaching. The position will also contribute to the development of effective assessment tasks, provide timely feedback, and engage in high-quality research and scholarship. This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

As an Associate Lecturer in Psychology, Education-focused, you will:

• Collaborate with design teams and Unit Chairs to develop innovative and effective learning materials, staying updated on curriculum design trends.
• Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into student learning experiences to enhance engagement and success.
• Deliver dynamic teaching practices both online and face-to-face, with a focus on improving student outcomes and engagement through innovation.
• Adapt teaching materials and methods to support diverse learners, creating collaborative and inclusive learning opportunities.
• Assist in designing and refining assessment tasks and rubrics, providing timely, constructive feedback to support student learning and success.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement
• Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs
• Possess or undertake (post-appointment) Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning or equivalent. 

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Please advise your preference of FTE as part of your application. FTE is negotiable between 0.5FTE and 1FTE.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Stefanie Sharman, Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), School of Psychology – Stefanie.sharman@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Final PD - Level A-Education-Focused - Psychology.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 19 November 2023 at 11.55pm 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.