Senior Lecturer in Psychology

• Full time, continuing appointment


• Teaching and research focus


• Strathfield location

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,000 staff supporting more than 30,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

In the recent 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, ACU received the top score of five in Human Movement and Sports Science (1106), Nursing (1110), Public Health and Health Services (1117) and Psychology (1701).

Operating within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Psychology aims for excellence in teaching and research. The School has over 30 academic staff nationally at the Brisbane, Strathfield (Sydney) and Melbourne campuses.

As Senior Lecturer you will contribute to teaching and curriculum development in both undergraduate and postgraduate psychology and counselling courses, conduct research, supervise fourth-year and HDR students and contribute to the administration of academic programs. More specifically you will:

• prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials across a range of psychology and counselling units


• conduct a productive program of research demonstrated by the production of quality publications and attainment of research funding


• contribute to the School, Faculty and University through professional service and community engagement.

You will need to demonstrate:

• possession of a PhD in Psychology and professional recognition as demonstrated by membership or eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society


• evidence of student-centred teaching and effective administration of subjects and/or courses at tertiary level


• research profile complementary to the research strengths of the School and experience in supervising fourth year and postgraduate student research in psychology


• evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description Sen Lec Psych PD 970776.pdf. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the “Apply” link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $134,670 – $146,208 pa, including salary component $113,943 – $123,804 pa (Academic Classification Level C), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be directed to Dr Jeff Rogers, Deputy Head, School of Psychology (Strathfield) on (02) 9701 4538 or Jeffrey.rogers@acu.edu.au

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Applications Close: Thursday 7 April 2016