Lecturer in Psychological Sciences

Category:Academic Level B

Salary: $117226 $139207 plus 17% superannuation plus annual leave loading

Position: Full-time continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus

As a Lecturer in Psychological Sciences you will contribute to the strategic goals of the Discipline School and University through excellence in teaching research and engagement.

This balanced academic role involves delivering high-quality research-informed teaching supervising honours and higher degree research students maintaining an active research program through collaboration and scholarly outputs and contributing to academic leadership service and industry engagement.

Joining a collaborative and high-performing academic community you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your teaching research and professional contributions while helping shape the future of psychological science education and research and supporting the success of students colleagues and community partners.

You are a research-active and collaborative academic with a commitment to excellence in research teaching and engagement. You bring the expertise research capability and collegial approach needed to develop an impactful research program contribute to high-quality teaching and supervision and advance the Disciplines research education and engagement priorities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead innovative high-quality research with a clear vision for future research activity and a commitment to the highest standards of scientific and where relevant clinical practice.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including the ability to supervise high-quality Honours Masters and/or PhD research projects.
• Demonstrated ability or clear potential to secure competitive research funding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students staff and colleagues.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria please review the Position Description.

If youre ready to join a university thats committed to equity and excellence and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision we encourage you to apply.

The Discipline of Psychological Sciences within the School of Science offers a comprehensive suite of APAC-accredited and specialist postgraduate programs spanning undergraduate honours professional clinical and research training pathways. Supported by strong industry partnerships and research collaborations the Discipline is home to a vibrant community of researchers educators and students. Its research spans neuroscience cognition learning developmental clinical health social personality human factors and applied psychology with staff and students benefiting from outstanding research infrastructure including state-of-the-art EEG facilities access to advanced brain imaging through the Hunter Medical Research Institute specialised laboratories and high-performance computing resources.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainabilityoutlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. Our Strategic Plan Looking Ahead 2030 outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity diversity and inclusion (GEDI).

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities.

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The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing career development and work-life balance for all staff including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 17% superannuation access to salary packaging options and annual leave loading
• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing and support programs that promote mental physical and emotional health
• Career development opportunities

For further information on our benefits and perks please visit our website.

If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to be redirected to our website where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile if applicable (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
• Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees.
• Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as listed in the position description.
• Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. Its important you read this information to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

For specific position enquiries please contact Associate Professor Emily Freeman School of Science at

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than complianceits about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application please let us know. This information will help us understand how best to support you and ensure an equitable and inclusive recruitment process.

Please be assured that anything you share will be treated respectfully and appropriately. Our goal is to provide the best environment for every candidate to demonstrate their suitable skills and experience.

Please reach out to if you are experiencing any difficulties or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Application close date: Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Darkinjung Birpai Worimi Wonnarua and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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