Professor of Psychology

 * 3 Year fixed-term Discipline Leader
 * Underlying Full-time, continuing professorial position
 * $166,229 p.a + 17% super
 * Based at the RMIT Bundoora campus 

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. 

The College of Science, Engineering and Health (SEH) comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in science, engineering, health and technology at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational and higher education, creating pathways for further study. 

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences came into existence on January 1, 2016 and comprises the previous schools of Health Sciences and Medical Sciences. Bringing the health and biomedical science disciplines together within the one school provides tremendous opportunities for interaction and collaborative interdisciplinary research work, the sharing of resources, strategic recruitment and infrastructure investment. 

Based in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, the Professor, Psychology is responsible for research, consulting and continuing education within the discipline and leadership and mentoring of academic staff. The Professor will be responsible for contributing to the research efforts of the School, together with responsibility for research leadership in the field of psychology and for the development and delivery of quality courses in related fields. This includes engagement with the relevant industry stakeholders, attracting competitive grants, publications in high impact journals and effective supervision of postgraduate research students and postdoctoral research staff. This position will contribute to the design, development, review and evaluation of quality teaching and learning programs, ensuring an effective teaching and learning environment for students. 

The successful candidate must have an internationally recognised research track record in psychology as well as proven ability to disseminate research results in high quality outlets. A proven ability to develop innovative/original approaches to course delivery and student-centred learning that successfully exploits new technologies, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement through ongoing training and development. 

To view a Position Description and apply online, please go to our Careers page at yourcareer.rmit.edu.au quoting Job Ref # 552511. Alternatively for confidential queries, please contact Professor Charlie Xue, Executive Dean on +61 3 99257360. Applications close on 29th March 2016 Applicants are requested to separately address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. 

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. 

Customer advert reference: 552511