Lecturer in Psychology in Sydney

Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) from $127,138 - $150,425 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Appointment Type: Full time, Continuing.

Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus.

As a Lecturer (Level B) you will be involved in unit development and/or re-design, delivery of teaching across our accredited Psychology courses, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also be expected to grow your research track that aligns with the research strengths of staff within the School.

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, evidenced based therapeutic approaches, and counselling, as well as in social, personality and developmental psychology.
• Helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience for undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.
• Conducting impactful research aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including applying and securing competitive research funding, publishing in Q1-ranked journals, and supervising coursework and higher degree research (HDR) students.
• Being available on a full-time basis.

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.

You will have a tertiary and professional qualifications in psychology, and the capacity to design, deliver units and programs at both the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels. You will have a strong track record in research that closely aligns with staff’s strengths within the School. You will also have experience with, or a willingness to embrace, educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation.

Selection Criteria:

• A PhD or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Psychology.
• Current registration as a Psychologist (Practicing status) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery, and management of online and face-to-face content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and reflective practice.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching evidence-based assessment and therapeutic approaches including counselling skills across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas: social, developmental, personality and health psychology.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Evidence of successful delivery to diverse student cohorts and creating a superior student experience characterised by strong engagement at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrated strong track record in research, relative to opportunity, including research grants and peer reviewed publications.
• Evidence of quality research student supervision (e.g., Honours).
• Research track that is compatible with the research strengths of staff within the School.

Applications Close: Thursday 5th November at 11.59 PM AEST.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences at maria.kangas@mq.edu.au.

Benefits:

• 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.

Discover our beautiful campus just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and with access to Australia’s only dedicated university metro station, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.