Lecturer in Psychology (Level B – Research Methods Focus)
Join Us in Shaping the Next Generation of Psychologists!
Are you passionate about research methods and inspiring future psychologists? At The Cairnmillar Institute, we’re seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Level B) to deliver outstanding teaching in quantitative research methods and another area of psychology. You’ll guide students, develop engaging course materials, contribute to a vibrant research culture, and build partnerships with the academic, industry, and professional community. If you have a PhD in Psychology, a flair for teaching, and the drive to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
2. KEY RESPONSBILITIES
(1) Teaching and Learning • Provide excellent teaching both in face-to-face and online environments
• Coordinate units
• Contribute to the maintenance of academic standards and course and unit development
• Contribute to best practice in the design and implementation of assessment of students
• Mentor students
• Develop course materials• • Demonstrate emerging leadership in teaching and learning.
(2) Research (optional) • Support the positive research culture within the Institute
• Contribute to knowledge through peer reviewed publication that demonstrates an emerging track record
• Work as part of a team to obtain external research funding
Supervise postgraduate research, where appropriate.
(3) Service • Contribute to partnerships with industry and professional bodies when appropriate
• Attend meetings and actively partake in committees and/or panels
• Contribute to community engagement
• Represent the Institute at academic and/or community forums.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Dean
3. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of ability to contribute to external partnerships
Qualifications, Registrations and Memberships
Essential
• A minimum of a Masters level qualification in Psychology and/or Counselling and/or Psychotherapy
• Experience or Ability to teach in some of the following areas; Trauma Informed Practice; Person Centred Counselling; Assessment and Treatment Planning; Emotion Focused Therapy; Psychodynamic Therapy; Existential Therapy
• PACFA or ACA membership, or eligibility for membership
Desirable
• Experience in writing and developing course materials
• Experience teaching in the tertiary sector AQF 7 or above
• Industry experience
Other Requirements
• A current Police Check
• A current Working with Children Check.
Competencies, Behaviours and Attributes
• Alignment with the Institute values of integrity, professionalism, teamwork, respect, and collaboration
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Apply now and help us lead innovation in psychology education.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
