Senior Lecturer in Work-Integrated Learning and Engaged Scholarship in Psychology

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao| Faculty of Science

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

 

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing, Starting in January 2026        

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Are you passionate about shaping the future of psychology education through work-integrated learning, engaged scholarship, curriculum innovation, and teaching excellence?

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and Engaged Scholarship to join the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead the development and integration of WIL and engaged scholarship in Psychology, strengthening our partnerships with industry and community, and shaping the next generation of psychology graduates through high-quality, applied, and research-informed education.

 

The role will involve establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with industry, community partners, employers, and other stakeholders across the different subdisciplines of UC Psychology. Working closely with faculty members, you will align work-integrated learning and engaged scholarship opportunities with academic curricula and research focus areas in the School and promote these programmes both within UC and to external partners. Communication and relationship-building will be aligned with UC’s Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora | Strategic Vision 2020–2030, Te Rautaki Māori | Strategy for Māori Development, and  UC Pacific Strategy 2024–2030. You will also work closely with the UC Ako ā-Mahi | Work-Integrated Learning team and UC Careers to develop and sustain opportunities for students.

 

As Senior Lecturer in WIL and Engaged Scholarship, you will contribute to research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology and other areas aligned with your expertise and the School’s research strengths. You will play a key role in enhancing teaching and learning quality and curriculum innovation across the School through academic development and the embedding of inclusive, evidence informed pedagogy.  In addition, you will supervise postgraduate students and help advance UC’s national and international profile as a leader in engaged psychology education. The role also includes providing teaching and administrative support to other areas of the School, and the balance of research, teaching, and service responsibilities will be negotiated with the Head of School.

 

Mōu | Who You Are
The successful candidate will have expertise in work-integrated learning in Psychology, with experience in curriculum innovation, engaged scholarship, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology. A PhD or professional doctorate degree in Psychology or an aligned discipline is essential. Research experience in work-integrated-learning or aligned areas is desirable.   

 

To be considered you will have:

• Expert knowledge in work-integrated learning for Psychology.
• Evidence of leading authentic, applied learning experiences that prepare students for professional and workplace contexts.
• Proven ability to establish partnerships with industry, community, and professional stakeholders that enhance teaching, research, and graduate employability.
• Experience creating courses that integrate engaged scholarship, psychological literacy, and authentic learning opportunities.
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology.
• Demonstrated contribution to enhancing teaching and learning quality across programmes and within academic teams through academic development and the embedding of inclusive, evidence-informed pedagogy.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed.
• Evidence of the development of a research portfolio.
• Evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development.
• Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.
• Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.

 

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing provides a collegial environment, and we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and upholding the inherent values, cultural practices and traditions including te reo Māori, tikanga, and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri. For further details on the team and Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing can be found here: Psychology, Speech and Hearing

 

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. 

 

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

 

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

·       relocation support

·       five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays

·       UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility

·       widely accessible sabbatical provision

·       generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

·       University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students

·       a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund ) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme

·       flexible working arrangements

·       supportive working environment

·       professional development and study opportunities

·       living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

·       a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

 

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $149,806 p.a.

 

The closing date for this position is: 20 November 2025 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

 

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following: 

 

• a cover letter which includes a 2–3-page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
• a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

 

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Professor Katarina Naswall, katharina.naswell@canterbury.ac.nz .

 

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. 

Job Details

Reference #	29523
Posted on	30 Oct 2025
Closes on	20 Nov 2025 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration, Information Technology, Science & Technology, Senior Lecturer, Tertiary Teaching
Job level(s)	Academic, Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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