Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Academic Level D, $168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until February 2030

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an Associate Professor of Psychology to play a key role in the continued growth of our psychology programs at UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus. In this role, you’ll contribute your leadership and expertise to strengthen teaching and research across the discipline, while helping shape student experiences and support academic development within the team.

You’ll bring a strong research track record, a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and the ability to foster meaningful collaborations, both within the university and with the broader community. You’ll also support the ongoing development and accreditation of psychology programs and contribute to building a vibrant academic environment at our Moreton Bay campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-quality research in psychology, including securing external funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching across undergraduate and/or postgraduate psychology programs.
• Supervise and mentor Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and early-career academics.
• Contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement of program content and delivery.
• Engage with professional, industry, and community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of the School’s activities.
• Support academic leadership and participate in School and University governance and planning.

About You

You are an experienced academic with a strong foundation in teaching and research in psychology. You have a passion for student learning, a collaborative approach, and an interest in contributing to the development of a growing campus and academic team.

You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification in psychology, and relevant academic and research experience.
• A track record of research outputs, with success in attracting competitive research funding.
• Demonstrated excellence in learning and teaching, including curriculum design and innovation.
• Experience supervising HDR students and contributing to a collegial academic culture.
• A commitment to engaging with diverse communities and fostering inclusive learning environments.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 15 June 2025.

Your completed application must include your academic CV, cover letter and a response to core selection criteria as detailed within the application form.

Position description:  493171_Associate Professor Psychology_PD.pdf

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Mat Summers, Discipline Lead, Psychology

Email: msummers@usc.edu.au Phone: 07 5456 3758

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.