Lecturer in Social Psychology

• Campus: Auckland City Campus

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the top 90 science faculties worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world.

Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro | The School of Psychology is the largest in New Zealand and has international research leaders across a wide range of research fields, including social, clinical, developmental, behavioural, and evolutionary psychology and cognitive neuroscience. We have professional postgraduate programmes in clinical psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and speech science. The School has extensive research space and a significant investment in research infrastructure and has a new building with state-of-the-art facilities. We strive to be an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are inviting applications for a lectureship in Psychology (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) from people who can contribute to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate teaching, and research supervision in Social Psychology at the University of Auckland.

Appointees should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and a strong record of publishing research in Social Psychology. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research area can connect with and extend existing research and teaching strengths in Social Psychology (for more information, see psych.auckland.ac.nz). We also encourage applications from people with knowledge or experience related to New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific context.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a capacity for achieving research excellence, gaining external research funds, and contributing to the development of research and teaching programmes in Social Psychology. The successful applicant should also expect to carry a full graduate supervision load. We encourage diversity in our staff and students. Appointees should have the capacity to teach students from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position

Remuneration: L1-L7; $97,831 - $116,867, dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu | About you

You must have a PhD in Psychology or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Track record of research excellence
• Teaching experience with a record of teaching evaluation, reflection, and improvement

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• A high level of sensitivity to diverse cultures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 20th October 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV, highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Professor Nickola Overall (n.overall@auckland.ac.nz) or Head of School Professor Niki Harré (n.harre@auckland.ac.nz) for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. 

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz