Lecturer (Teaching Focused) in Gold Coast

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

The School of Applied Psychology is a national leader in accredited psychology training, with award-winning educators and a strong focus on real-world clinical skills. Our research drives national and international practice, with strengths in health behaviour, child and family interventions, youth development, workplace wellbeing and cognition. We offer extensive industry partnerships and work-integrated learning across all levels of study.

As a Lecturer (Teaching Focused), you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding student experience through high-quality teaching, course coordination, and scholarly activity. You will contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while fostering student engagement and success. Working collaboratively with colleagues, industry partners, and the wider community, you will support innovative and evidence-based teaching practices that enhance learning outcomes and graduate employability.

As a Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching and learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and continuous improvement of teaching practices.
• Foster student success and employability through innovative learning approaches, industry engagement, and work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Maintain and apply scholarly and professional expertise to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to the effective administration of academic programs while ensuring compliance with University policies, professional standards, and legislative requirements.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

To be successful, you will have:

• A PhD or doctoral qualification in Psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and coordinating courses in a higher education environment.
• Evidence of high-quality, student-centred teaching practice and the ability to develop engaging learning and assessment activities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills that support positive student experiences and productive engagement with colleagues, industry and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarship, professional development, and continuous improvement in learning and teaching.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer salary packaging options and corporate health discounts, generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading, and opportunities for internal mobility. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing date: Monday, 16th November at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.