Psychology Lecturer/Tutor

About Us

Trinity College offers one of the leading Foundation Studies programs in Australia, specifically designed to help international students transition into top university courses. The coursework is engaging, challenging, and tailored towards students’ desired study pathway.  Our curriculum has a proven record of 30 years' experience and expertise in preparing students for success. 

Trinity College is committed to provide a culturally safe environment to all students from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The Psychology subject is an elective component of the programme, designed to introduce students to a broad range of psychological theories and principles that aim to explain human behaviour, as well as the diversity of human experience in different situations and environments.

Reporting to the Subject Leader of Psychology, the Psychology Lecturer and Tutor position will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of the curriculum, including lectures and tutorials, focusing on topics such as scientific theory and critical thinking, the biology of the mind, child development, adolescence and adulthood, learning, intelligence, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders, therapy, and stress and health.

Additionally, the role involves the preparation and administration of assessments, including marking student essays, presentations, and exams, as well as writing student reports.

• The Psychology Tutor and Lecturer position is a fixed term, 12-month position commencing early February 2025
• This role will start as a 0.2 Fraction and is always subject to student enrolment. The ideal candidate should be able to increase their fraction, with the potential to rise to 0.5–0.7 FTE later in the year, in response to department needs and enrolment numbers. 

Please note: This role may involve the following adjustments throughout 2025, depending on enrolment numbers.

This position involves face to face teaching (no option for online teaching).

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• An APAC-accredited tertiary qualification in Psychology.
• At least 2 years of lecturing or tutoring experience in Psychology at Foundation Studies, VCE, or University level.
• Lecturing experience is highly desirable, though tutors with at least 2 years of teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in preparing and delivering lectures and tutorials, including assessment and feedback.
• PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please note: This is not a research position, and applicants should be aware that this is a teaching-focused role.

Salary Range: Level B3 – C1 FTE $86,791 – $95,212 (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Benefits: Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

•   Professional Development Opportunities
•   Flexible Work Arrangements
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
•   Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
•   Salary Packaging

Enquiries: Dr Maureen Vincent, Subject Leader Psychology Email: mvincent@trinity.unimelb.edu.au 

To Apply

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful applicant must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children approval. 

To be considered for this position, you must submit:

• A current copy of your resume
• A cover letter to include a start date, full availability - days/hours and if you have the flexibility to increase your fraction/hours throughout the year (and by how much) 
• Response to the key selection criteria, as outlined in the attached position description.  Applications without a response to the key selection criteria will not be considered. 
• Please provide evidence of outstanding student feedback, in support of your application. 

Application closes on 12 January 2025.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.