• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Part-time 0.6FTE and continuing
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part 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. 

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking 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.

The Lecturer, Education-focused Academic will lead unit teaching teams in PG programs, such as the Master of Professional Psychology, to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality, scholarship and creative activities to enhance student experience and teaching learning outcomes in their discipline area.

The Lecturer will bring their applied experience in one or more areas of child, adolescent and family mental health, adult mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, clinical interventions, or psychological assessment in developing and teaching in postgraduate programs. 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 a Lecturer in Psychology, Education-focused, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Demonstrate emerging reputation in the scholarship of teaching and educational development through independent contribution to pedagogical research activity and publication in learning and teaching, including testing the effectiveness of innovations designed to improve student and graduate outcomes including graduate employment.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Registered psychologist (AHPRA) *Essential
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in post-graduate professional psychology and/or clinical programs, including innovative curriculum design, using different ways of engaging with students (lectures, seminars, workshops, intensives) and different methods of delivery (face-to-face and online) 
• Experience supervising fourth-year research thesis projects
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

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

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD Lecturer in Psychology, Education-focused.pdf

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Friday 17 January 2025.

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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.