Position Details 12-month fixed term | 0.5 FTE I Multiple positions available Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107,666 pa plus 17% super Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description (WIL) View Position Description (UPAC) About the Role Flinders University is seeking two Associate Lecturers in Psychology (Teaching Specialist) to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of psychology education and strengthening Australia’s mental health workforce. These are high-impact, teaching-focused positions where you will inspire the next generation of psychology professionals through innovative curriculum design and engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Each position offers a unique focus and opportunity to make a difference: Support the University Placement Allocation Committee (UPAC) through logistics and administration for postgraduate psychology placements. Contribute to postgraduate psychology curriculum, including work-integrated learning, simulated learning, and teaching of psychological competencies. About You You are an early career academic with a strong focus on student learning and teaching excellence. You approach your work with energy, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to curriculum development and the growth of your teaching discipline. As an Associate Lecturer in Psychology, you will also bring: Honours in Psychology (or equivalent qualification) with relevant professional or academic experience. Evidence of contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders. About Psychology at Flinders: Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. Our internationally recognised psychology degrees are training the next generation of psychologists and preparing graduates to apply psychological knowledge across a range of fields that make a positive impact on the world. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the relevant position description. With two positions available, please nominate the role you wish to be considered for and refer to the relevant position description: View Position Description for Associate Lecturer in Psychology, with a focus on Work Integrated Learning. View Position Description for Associate Lecturer in Psychology, with a focus on supporting the University Placement Allocation Committee (UPAC). For more information regarding this position, please contact Lydia Woodyatt . Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 1 September 2025. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted . At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 01 Sept 2025 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.
