• Flexible location
• Part time (0.6 FTE) and Fixed Term in the School of Psychology
• Level B $117684 - $139191 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Additional paid recreation leave over the end-of-year close down period

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health and Social Development.

About the role: 

The Teaching Fellow will lead unit teaching teams in introductory psychology units in our undergraduate psychology programs (such as HPS121 Introduction to Psychology: Individual and Social Development in our Bachelor of Psychological Science) to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes.

As a Teaching Fellow in Psychology, you will:

• Lead and collaborate on unit teaching teams to develop, review, and refine curricula and learning materials ensuring units are well designed, inclusive, and learner-centred.
• Integrate up-to-date discipline knowledge and real-world/industry/research practice into teaching, providing accessible and engaging learning experiences across different delivery modes.
• Design and manage assessment tasks and rubrics, give clear criteria and timely feedback, and adapt assessment practices to support student learning and success.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students, guide them to additional support services when needed, and contribute to a culture of teaching excellence through peer collaboration and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Engage in scholarly and pedagogical research, supervise honours and HDR students, pursue external funding and industry partnerships, and contribute to the institution’s strategic, community-engagement, and translational impact goals.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology) - or equivalent relevant qualifications/experience.
• Strong track record of teaching large undergraduate introductory psychology courses, including curriculum design, and experience in both face-to-face and online teaching formats.
• Emerging or demonstrated record in research/scholarship (e.g. publications and/or success obtaining external research funding), with capacity to contribute to research communities.
• Ability to contribute to leadership, research administration, mentoring and collaboration within academic / research settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Stefanie Sharman - Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), School of Psychology at stefanie.sharman@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 579177 Position Description - Teaching Fellow (Level B) - 2025.pdf

Applications for this position close on 21 December 2025.
Since it’s the holiday season soon please expect a delay in any response.

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.