Senior Lecturer Psychology at Laureate Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychology, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, Assessment, Subject Coordination, Wellbeing, Mental Health, AI in Education, Student-Centered Approach, Industry Collaboration, Flexible Learning, Professional Development, Community Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Description

Who we are: At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams. A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it. What’s the job? We are offering an exciting opportunity to help expand Australia’s newest Psychology School, as a permanent Full Time Senior Lecturer (Senior Learning Facilitator) at Torrens University. The position will include teaching and subject refinement for our Bachelor of Psychological Science degree, and new Graduate Diploma of Psychology, and other course planning and content development. The role also includes a research component, leading and conducting research into the School’s emerging research specialties. These include wellbeing and mental health, and achieving optimal AI use in tertiary education, including by supporting student and staff wellbeing and mental health. The Torrens School of Psychological Science features: Whole student success focused learning and teaching, including professional success, wellbeing, mental health and whole life success, as well as academic success. Flexible entry pathways and course progression opportunities. Flexible state of the learning art delivery including next generation online and blended learning, and inclusion of Virtual Reality content and real-life challenge based learning. Principle accountabilities To read more about the role please click here to View job description The role is either full time or 0.8 FTE, and will commence in mid January 2026. The position will be based in our Melbourne campus. Please note, if you are successful in securing this role, you will be required to submit: Current Working with Children Check Certified copies of all your Academic qualifications Who you are: A PhD in Psychology. Significant knowledge of specific Psychology subject areas combined with a broad disciplinary background enabling broad contributions to course teaching and development. Broad experience in tertiary psychology education, assessment, and ideally, subject coordination and curriculum development. A strong psychological research record, preferably in areas related to the School’s research specialties. A whole student centred approach to teaching and learning. Why join us? Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Our culture: Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do. What we offer: We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia , you’ll benefit from: a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society building on an academic culture connected to industry and community opportunities to innovate across teaching and research access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth Hiring process We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact maur.bell@torrens.edu.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process. For further information please contact Associate Professor Stephen McKenzie, Head of the Torrens University School of Psychology –stephen.mckenzie@torrens.edu.au or call on0421 662 938. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog. We’d love to hear from you. Applications close: Sunday 4th January 2026 *The business closes down from 18th December 2025 and reopens 5th January 2026.* Job reference:R28981 If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification. https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us

Responsibilities

The role involves teaching and subject refinement for the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree and the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, along with course planning and content development. Additionally, it includes leading and conducting research in the School’s emerging research specialties.