Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Clinical Psychology

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY | TE TARI WHAKAMĀTAU HINEKARO

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

Multiple Faculty Search in Clinical 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 two outstanding scholars in clinical psychological science to join our world-class academic department.

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 clinical psychology research, we encourage you to apply.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant and Associate Professor, respectively 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 clinical psychology. Expertise in adult clinical intervention, neuropsychology, personality disorders, addictions or substance use, or clinical supervision would be a particular strength, as would capacity for culturally sensitive and responsive practice
• Eligibility for registration as a clinical psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
• 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 and its clinical psychology training programme

The position / Te mahi

Responsibilities include:

• 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, including developing new course content and teaching materials, participating in collaborative teaching activities, contributing to bicultural curriculum development, and assessing student performance
• Contributing to the operation and strategic direction of the Department and its clinical psychology programme.
• 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. The Department offers a three-year postgraduate clinical psychology professional training programme founded on the scientist-practitioner model. 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 its renowned clinical 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 two permanent, full-time (1 FTE) positions based at the Ōtepoti, Dunedin campus of the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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

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 2500981 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.

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