Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching Academic Level A)

• Based in Justice and Society at the Magill campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Salary: $100,322 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role
This Teaching Academic position is primarily focussed on the delivery of teaching and associated administrative duties within the Academic Units undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs. It will work with guidance and direction from other academic staff and undertake duties with increasing autonomy as the staff member gains skills and experience. The Lecturer - Psychology utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

About UniSA
As a University of Enterprise, the University of South Australia (UniSA) offers a dynamic and agile culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our breadth of activity provides our staff with a wide range of opportunities to grow and pursue new directions in a vibrant, engaging environment that goes beyond traditional limitations. Our staff are motivated by seeing our graduates as the new professionals driving the national and international agenda through the skills and capabilities they have developed during their studies at UniSA. Our people are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We are authentic, resilient, influential and we deliver results.

About UniSA Justice & Society
Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society's most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia's premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities and contribute to the design and development of course materials.
• Deliver high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking.
• Undertake course coordination duties, under supervision of the Program Director.
• Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning.
• Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services.
• Contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit's teaching and scholarship outcomes and will carry out activities to develop their scholarly and/or professional activities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline, and/or professional/industry experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of teaching duties including the preparation of appropriate teaching materials and resources.
• High level capability in actively engaging and educating student groups.
• Competence in using the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery.
• High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties, colleagues and students.
• Full membership or eligibility for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
• An emerging record of contribution to teaching and scholarship.

Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities.
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Employee assistance and development programs.
• A variety of leave arrangements.

Culture
At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on . Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on 8 or via email at using job reference number 7056.

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 16th March 2025.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.