Lecturer in Psychology

• Share your practical experience, embrace research opportunities, and prepare the next generation of psychology graduates with your valuable knowledge.
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $113,674 pa - $134,633 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

Are you nearing the completion of your PhD in Psychology or have you recently completed it? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality education and enhancing student experiences to prepare them for industry success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to consider!

Join a supportive and close -knit department where your contributions are valued, and professional growth is a priority.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer to join our close-knit and supportive team. If you have passion about both education and research, and eager to create an engaging learning environment this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, and assessments
• Undertake unit coordination
• Provide student support and academic guidance
• Conduct high-quality research aligned with the Discipline’s research focus, including publishing and funding applications (role-dependent)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, professional bodies, government agencies (ACT & Commonwealth), and community groups to support the initiatives of the Discipline, School, and Faculty

Eligibility Requirements:

• Completion of a PhD in Psychology, or equivalent;
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at the tertiary education level, especially in psychology;
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships with staff, students and professional stakeholders.

If you're a team player with a strong passion for education and research and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you!

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your Resume We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

For job specific information: please contact Associate Professor Phil Kavanagh (Discipline Lead Psychology) [email protected]

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025