Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor - Psychology

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY | TE TARI WHAKAMĀTAU HINEKARO DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

Area-Open Multiple Faculty Search in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Otago is located in Te Waipounamu - the stunning South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are seeking up to six outstanding scholars, in any area of Psychology, to join our world-class academic department. Candidates in related fields, including neuroscience, with a strong interest and background in Psychology, are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should be internationally recognised for their excellence in research and/or societal impact and must have a strong or emerging track-record of conducting research that drives meaningful scientific and/or societal change. If you are at the forefront of innovative and impactful psychological research, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the position of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor (equivalent to Full Professor in the North American System) dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Successful candidates must have the following skills and experience:

• Completed or nearly completed PhD with established research focus in any area of Psychology. Candidates in related fields, including neuroscience, with a strong interest and background in Psychology, are also encouraged to apply
• Outstanding record of research excellence, or demonstrated potential for development of such
• Research with strong scholarly and/or societal impact, or the potential for impact, including translational research, which complements existing faculty strengths
• Commitment to rigour and ethics in research and teaching as well as to collegiality
• Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, or potential for teaching excellence

We are seeking applicants from a range of teaching backgrounds that complement the department.

The position / Te mahi

Responsibilities include the following:

• Development or maintenance of a high impact research programme, including publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, obtaining external research funding, and supervising postgraduate research students (PhD, Master's, Honours)
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Contributing to the operation and strategic direction of the Department
• Commitment to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework

Māori and Pacific applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

Further details / Pūroko

The University of Otago's Department of Psychology is a highly ranked, internationally respected hub of research and teaching excellence. We offer a family friendly and supportive environment, with a vibrant research community and a large, engaged student population across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department provides outstanding training through PhD, Master's, and Honours degrees, alongside a renowned clinical psychology programme. It is home to the internationally recognised Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, which offers unique opportunities for collaboration with this world-leading longitudinal research project.

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and is well-known for its collegiality and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world. The vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for relatively affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from art to outdoor activities.

We have up to six permanent, full-time (1 FTE) positions based on our Ōtepoti, Dunedin campus of the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The successful applicants will take up the appointment at a date to be arranged, after discussion with the Head of the Department of Psychology.

The salary scales are as follows:

• Lecturer: $97,377 to $114,943
• Senior Lecturer: $120, 494 to $148,024
• Associate Professor: $153,903 to $168,537
• Professor: $175,522 to $211,625

Application / Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• Detailed cover letter addressing suitability for the position
• Names and contact details of at least three academic referees

To see a full job description and to apply online click the 'Apply' button

Applications quoting reference number 2500980 will close on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.