• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• A fixed term and part time (0.4) role until January 2027
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 (pro rata) + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a lifestyle. With campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, we offer everything you need to thrive; including childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, access to public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a range of generous leave options and staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, professional development opportunities, and inclusive culture are designed to support your growth, whether working remotely or on-campus.

Who are we?

Deakin University is a global leader in education, headquartered in Victoria and with 61,000 students across campuses in Melbourne, Geelong, Warrnambool, Indonesia, India, and online. Deakin prides itself on being progressive and open-minded, delivering Victoria’s highest student satisfaction rate in Victoria and ranking among the world’s top 1% of universities.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Psychology places high emphasis on solution led research that makes a difference. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

This Level B Lecturer position within the Master of Psychology (Organisational) program will have a strong teaching and learning focus and would suit someone who ideally has experience in post graduate unit chairing and/or teaching and experience in the practice of Organisational Psychology

As a Lecturer in Psychology you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources.
• Supervise masters level theses and demonstrate scholarly teaching practices in the discipline of organisational psychology.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
• Advance knowledge within the field of organisational psychology and teaching scholarship and pedagogical research activity.
• Contribute to the implementation of specific aspects of University’s strategic and community engagement agendas.    

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/ or other relevant qualifications (for example, a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology with practical experience in the field).
• Registered psychologist with endorsement in organisational psychology.
• Registered with Psychology Board of Australia as a board approved supervisor.
• The ability to design and deliver postgraduate teaching that is informed by real-world organisational psychology practice.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Vicki Kavadas (Senior Lecturer) via email on v.kavadas@deakin.edu.au 

Position description:  579037 - Position Description (Lecturer, OrgPsych).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 10 December at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.