Two continuing education-focused roles in Psychology at the University of Sydney

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for Sydney Horizon Educators. Two positions are currently being advertised within the School of Psychology, Faculty of Science.

  • Full time and Part-time continuing academic (Education Focused) Lecturer and Associate Professor positions in School of Psychology, Faculty of Science at The University of Sydney
  • Opportunity for the best and brightest talented educators to be part of our future at the Faculty of Science
  • Base Salary Level B/D $122,830 p.a. – $199,585 p.a. (pro-rata for part time appointments) + 17% superannuation
  • Join the Horizon Educators cohort, with access to up to AUD$30K to support education­ related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning

About the opportunity

The aims of these education focused roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics, within a specialised category of academic engagement for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching, the student experience, pedagogical practice, and educational innovation.

We are looking for education focused candidates who understand the principles and pedagogy of good curriculum and assessment design, and who will make a significant contribution to improving the student experience at the University. Successful candidates will understand or be willing to learn the research principles around teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation. They will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, facilitating and guiding their learning in research, theory, and laboratory sessions. They will also have demonstrated ability to conduct research and (at all levels, but particularly at Level C and D) a willingness to develop a program of education-related research over time.

Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (Education Focused) Level B

The School of Psychology welcomes applications from talented clinical psychologist educators for a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (Education focused). The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and research in one or more areas of Clinical Psychology, and will be expected to offer clinical supervision in adult therapy.  A PhD or equivalent clinical training/experience in Psychology is required, as is current or eligibility for registration, an endorsed area of practice in clinical psychology, and PsyBA approved supervisor status. Part-time is available.

Associate Professor in Psychology (Education Focused) Level D

The School of Psychology welcomes applications from talented senior tertiary educators for an Associate Professor (Education Focused) position. The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching and curriculum development, in one or more areas of Psychology, such as, but not limited to, cognitive psychology, social psychology, learning, personality and individual differences, neuroscience, health psychology, clinical psychology, statistics and research methods. A PhD or equivalent in Psychology or a closely-related field is required as is a demonstrated record in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology (relative to opportunity).

How to apply

Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Applications Close Wednesday 23 October 2024 11:59 PM.

More Information

Full details can be found here:  https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Sydney-Horizon-Educators–Faculty-of-Science-_0124732-1.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Shubhi Dhaka, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 9351 9628 or by email