Senior Lecturer, Psychology

 

Main characteristics

Company

JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. This full-time, continuing position is based on the JCU Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville, QLD. About Psychology at JCU

Psychology at JCU is changingover the last 3 years we have been laying the foundations to position our discipline at the forefront of addressing health challenges in the Tropics and our journey is only just beginning. Marked by unprecedented growth JCU Psychology has expanded its offerings to include an online foundational postgraduate bridging program and a Master of Professional Psychology designed to address the increasing demand for practitioners in rural areas.What you can Accomplish in the Role

Contributing to the development, coordination, and delivery of the Psychology curriculum, you will provide innovative learning activities and assessments to facilitate engaging learning experiences for a diverse range of students. You will deliver high-quality lectures and, tutorials and will also play a major role in scholarship and research activities. What you will bring to the role

With a postgraduate qualification in Psychology, you will have experience in learning, teaching, and curriculum development with a flexible, blended, and online approach. You will have a demonstrated ability to identify and address issues and themes unique to tropical, regional, remote, rural, and Indigenous populations and can provide evidence of influential research and publications. With strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as a member of a cohesive, like-minded team, you will grow your career in a supportive and flexible environment which brings out the best of you professionally and provides you with personal satisfaction knowing you are contributing to building the professionals of the future.About Townsville

Bordered by the Coral Sea, the Wet Tropics and the Outback, the Townsville region has a vibrant natural landscape, rich Indigenous history and beautifully preserved Federation architecture. Located approximately 1350 kms north of Brisbane (or a 1.50hr flight) and 350 kms south of Cairns, Townsville has a strong and diverse economy in which significant industries such as health and education services, government and defence, construction and mining, prosper. Sunny days, warm waters, cool ocean breezes and a generally comfortable climate are part of what make Townsville such a popular place to live. Click here for more information on living in Townsville.Benefits of Working for JCU

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment and prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of: generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributionsongoing professional and career development five weeks annual recreation leavecash out annual leave and time in lieu options attractive options for salary packaging on-campus cafés, gym, pool and childcare36.25 hour working week,flexible work options availablefitness PassportEmployee Assistance Programrelocation and accommodation assistance providedaccess to online media subscriptionscorporate discount on health insurance

For further information visit; https://www.jcu.edu.au/recruitment/psychology

Or contact the JCU Talent Team on 4781 3118.

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