Lecturer in Psychology

• Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) from $123,435 to $146,044 plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term position (March 2026 until 31st December, 2027)

• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The School of Psychological Sciences is seeking a suitably qualified academic to be actively involved in the development, curriculum design, teaching, and delivery of units in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychology Courses within the School, as well as engaging in coursework research supervision.

This is a fixed term full time position, and the successful applicant will be required to teach to a 70% teaching workload.

About You

You will have a tertiary and professional qualifications in psychology, and the capacity to design, deliver units and programs at both the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels. You will also possess a willingness to embrace educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation.

About Us

The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked in the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology with the largest suite of postgraduate programs in New South Wales.

The School sits under the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) whose current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine, exercise and sports science, public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

Macquarie is engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (3-page maximum) cover letter that details how you meet each of the following selection criteria:

Essential Criteria for Level B (Lecturer)

• A PhD or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Psychology.

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Exceptional teaching skills and demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery, and management of online and face-to-face content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments, with evidence of unit convening experience as well as excellent student outcomes and reflective practice.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching in accredited psychology undergraduate courses including on topics such as health psychology, development, social and personality psychology, and intercultural psychology. Applicants will be required to be capable of teaching across several of these topic areas.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching evidence-based assessment and cognitive-behavioural therapeutic approaches and counselling skills across the lifespan, including working with both children and adult clients with a range of mental health problems.

• Demonstrated innovation in pedagogy, teaching practice, including assessments and curriculum development, especially in the design and delivery of existing and new programs for applied psychology assessment and therapy practice units.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment and work effectively in a team environment.

• Evidence of successful delivery to diverse student cohorts and creating a superior student experience characterised by strong engagement at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

• Evidence of quality research supervision for coursework students including Honours (in Psychology).

Desirable Criteria

• Track record in teaching in accredited postgraduate psychology training programs

• Psychology Board of Australia – approved supervisor

Please note: Applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

This position requires criminal record and qualifications checks.

The successful applicant must be available to commence the full-time role by April 2026.

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences, at maria.kangas@mq.edu.au

Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
We are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only is our prime location an advantage, but take a look at our benefits on offer:    

• 17% Superannuation 

• Subsidised onsite parking options   

• Flexible working options   

• Training and professional development   

• Onsite childcare facilities   

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)   

• Onsite vacation care   

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre  

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics 

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