Lecturer or Senior Lecturer
Macquarie University
- North Ryde, NSW
- $115,787-136,995 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked in the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of excellence in 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. We also offer the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences degree.The School sits under the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) whose current education suite includes courses in 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 which incorporates 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 live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. .TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (3-page maximum) cover letter that details how you meet each of the following selection criteria:Essential criteria for Level B (Lecturer) & Level C (Senior Lecturer):A PhD or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Psychology.Demonstrated expertise in developing and convening units in accredited psychology courses – particularly those with an applied focus including such topics on developmental and social psychology, psychopathology, personality and individual differences, with excellent student evaluations.A commitment and capability 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 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 of creating a positive student experience characterised by strong engagement at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Demonstrated strong track record in research, relative to opportunity, including research grants and peer reviewed publications.Research track record that is compatible with the research strengths of staff within the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University.Additional Essential for Level C (Senior Lecturer):Experience and capacity to successfully supervise Honours, Masters and / or PhD research students.Ability to proactively engage or partner with industry and professional bodies on relevant research and / or teaching projects and to represent the School to external stakeholders and the general publicDemonstrated experience to make a contribution to the academic life and administrative tasks of the School and Faculty along with a track record of effective teamwork.Outstanding learning and teaching experience with demonstrated experience of involvement in course/curriculum development.Strongly Desirable at both levelsDemonstrated ability to contribute to teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate accredited courses in psychology.Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible to apply for registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.Available to commence position by late June 2024.Please note: Applications are being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights only. This position requires criminal record and qualifications checking.Enquiries: Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences, atApplications Close: Monday, 29 April 2024 at 11.55pmIf you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: and go to the Careers App
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