• Based at our Warrnambool Campus
• Part-time (0.5FTE) and continuing 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 Psychology 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.

About the role:

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.

This role will be responsible for delivering face-to-face seminars at Warrnambool in our undergraduate psychology courses. This person will also deliver online seminars and complete marking.

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

• Collaborate with design teams and Unit Chairs to develop effective learning materials and activities, integrating industry, clinical, and research practices to enhance student engagement and success. Deliver high-quality teaching within the unit, suggesting innovative approaches to improve student outcomes, and maintaining discipline knowledge to uphold teaching quality standards.
• Assist in developing assessment tasks and rubrics, providing clear criteria and timely feedback to learners, and constructively contributing to moderation processes. Demonstrate awareness of student support services, guiding students appropriately, and facilitate collaborative learning opportunities while adapting practices to support diverse learners.
• Engage in professional development programs in Higher Education Learning and Teaching and support scholarly and pedagogical research activities to enhance educational excellence. Contribute to Deakin's community engagement through local and global initiatives, maintaining industry or clinical links to enrich student learning experiences.

To be successful, you’ll have:  

• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
• PhD in psychology and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG psychology programs, including innovative curriculum design, and experience in delivering face-to-face and online seminars and/or lectures
• Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• 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.

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

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

 PD_Associate Lecturer, Education-focused.pdf

Applications for this position close on May 27, 2025

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.