Lecturer in Psychology (Education-Focused) (City of Sydney)

The UTS Graduate School of Health is recruiting a 2-year fixed-term 0.3 FTE Lecturer in Psychology (Education focussed) to support our undergraduate and graduate diploma psychology programs through teaching and research. UTS is a leading university of technology, leveraging human insight and creative capacity to advance and amplify knowledge which positively impacts our community, economy, health and societal cohesion. Our deep connections with industry and community support world class research and produce highly regarded graduates. As a member of the Graduate School of Health, you will be accountable for supporting us to achieve the objectives of being a leading university of technology and an inspiring place to work. About the Role Psychology at UTS is experiencing exponential growth. Building on our successful Master of Clinical Psychology program, graduate diplomas in psychology have been offered since 2022, and undergraduate psychology programs commenced in 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Lecturer to join our supportive and energetic team to contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of psychology programs, and research, at UTS. This is a fixed-term (2-year) 0.3 FTE backfill position. The successful candidate will hold registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. About You You are a motivated, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated knowledge in areas directly relevant to psychology, and the ability to teach and coordinate psychology subjects, contribute to curriculum development, and undertake empirical research. As a Lecturer, you will possess:
- A PhD in psychology (or equivalent).
- Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver innovative undergraduate or postgraduate psychology teaching and learning.
- A track record of high‑quality research outputs relative to opportunity.
- Capacity to supervise honours, master's or higher degree research students.
- Qualifications relevant to teaching (e.g. Grad Cert in Higher Ed).
- Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). What We Offer Base Salary Range: $125,240
- $148,229 pa (Level B), plus 17% superannuation (pension). The position is 0.3 FTE and will be made on a 2-year fixed-term basis. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include versatile work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. How To Apply Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
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- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions. Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes reference IRC and your name. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community. Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Professor Phoebe Bailey or Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at Closing Date: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST) You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Accessibility UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all. In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact for assistance. UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rubbl