Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Psychology

About the role

LEVEL B - $127k - $150k / LEVEL C - $155k – 178k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Fixed Term – 2 years Convertible Tenure Track (CTT)
Full time (35 hours)

Responsibilities

• LEVEL B:
  • Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
  • Carry out classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods in line with UNSW policy.
  • Design and develop learning activities and resources, and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
  • Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning statistics and research methods with the support of more senior academics.
  • Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
  • Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
  • Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
  • Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and be a member of School/Faculty committees as required.
  • Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in psychology in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
  • Create scholarly impact which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge in psychology.
  • Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline) and design research projects in psychology.
  • Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues, including participating as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications.
  • Mentor and guide students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through involvement in supervision of HDRs (as per the norms of the discipline).
• LEVEL C:
  • Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning in the areas of statistics and research methods.
  • Maintain and develop links within the discipline industry and profession (e.g. contribute to professional development activities).
  • Work collaboratively to identify and apply for internal education funding opportunities.
  • Undertake independent research and make independent contributions to research that have a significant impact psychology and create a nationally recognised research track record.
  • Develop research groups in area of specialist expertise and research methods that are appropriate to the discipline.
  • Atrract peer recognition and establish research network/s (based on the norms of the discipline) at national level.
  • Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader, at or above the level that is relevant to the discipline in leading universities.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Psychology or a related discipline.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery in statistics and research methods at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Skills

• Strong teaching and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Experience with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Knowledge of industry and work-integrated learning.
• Experience in supervising high-calibre students.
• Ability to attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to a range of employee benefits.

Pay

LEVEL B - $127k - $150k / LEVEL C - $155k – 178k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Schedule

Fixed Term – 2 years Convertible Tenure Track (CTT)