Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Specialist), Psychological Assessment

Job Description

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Specialist), Psychological Assessment Education specialist role within the Department of Psychological Sciences Part-time (0.4), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B or C salary + 17% superannuation About the Role We are currently seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Psychological Assessment) to join the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University. The successful applicant will provide clinical teaching and supervision of psychological assessment in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and undertake teaching-related duties in our postgraduate and undergraduate psychology programs.In this education-focused role, you will be responsible for delivering high quality and inclusive educational experiences for our students and leading and championing educational initiatives across the University. You will be responsible for clinical teaching and supervision, assessing progress toward key competencies and supporting students in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and School of Health Sciences. You will provide guidance to students on academic matters, support consistency and quality of report writing by postgraduate students completing their professional training in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and contribute generally to the academic life of the University.As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will also engage with relevant industries, communities and professional bodies, as needed, to ensure our courses are industry relevant and effectively prepare students for their future careers. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated clinical experience in administering, interpreting, reporting and supervising psychometric assessments of children and adults. Expertise with Wechsler scales is required. Demonstrated commitment to best practices in education, including using a range of pedagogical approaches (blended and online formats), work-integrated learning and the use of educational technology. Proven experience in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and designing inclusive and equitable learning environments. High level of oral and written communication skills in supporting students, university staff and contacts in the outside business environment. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision (preferred – Level B) Significant experience in clinical teaching and supervision (essential – Level C) Qualifications A Doctoral degree (PhD or DPsych) is preferred Registration with AHPRA with a relevant area of practice endorsement Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. Applications Close: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 at 5pm. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at or call +61 3 9214 3550.Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only . General enquiries about the role can be sent to (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr