Associate Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching)

As an Associate Lecturer (Level A, Teaching Focused), you will be involved in unit development and the delivery of teaching across our accredited Psychology courses. Your responsibilities will include:

Contributing to unit development and teaching within accredited undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology courses.

Delivering and managing teaching content, lectures, tutorials and assessments across face-to-face and/or online modalities.

Teaching in applied psychology areas, including psychological assessment, counselling and/or therapy skills, and developmental, social and health psychology.

Helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience for undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.

Being available for the role on designated workdays agreed each calendar year (for fractionated appointments).

The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked among the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of research, teaching and community engagement. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology, with the largest suite of postgraduate programs in New South Wales.

The school sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS), whose education suite includes clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine, exercise and sports science, public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology and speech pathology. The faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise incorporating Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff, and we live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation and Engagement.

You are an experienced psychology educator who enjoys creating an excellent learning experience and helping students succeed. You bring recent teaching experience, relevant qualifications and a genuine interest in applied psychology teaching.

Completion of, at minimum, an accredited Bachelor’s degree in psychology with Honours. Preference will be given to applicants who have also completed or are near completion of an accredited Master’s coursework degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Organisational Psychology, Professional Psychology or Counselling Psychology.

Recent experience (within the past 2 years) as a tutor in psychology units and/or contributing to lectures and workshops in accredited psychology courses in Australia.

Demonstrated evidence of creating an excellent student experience and engagement with undergraduate and/or postgraduate psychology cohorts.

A commitment and capability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, including the delivery and management of teaching content, lectures, tutorials and/or assessments in face-to-face and/or online modalities.

Demonstrated interest in teaching applied undergraduate and postgraduate psychology units, particularly in psychological assessment, counselling and/or therapy skills, developmental, social and health psychology.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to staff and students from all backgrounds, build an inclusive teaching and learning environment, and work effectively within a team.

For a minimum of 3 FTE positions: completion of an accredited master’s coursework degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Organisational Psychology, Professional Psychology or Counselling Psychology, and current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.

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We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional development programs

Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents

Onsite vacation care during school holidays

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre

Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support

Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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