Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor - Psychology

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY TE TARI WHAKAMTAU HINEKARO
DIVISION OF SCIENCES TE ROHE A AHIKROA

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 / K Pkeka me K 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:
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 Masters Honours).
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Contributing to the operation and strategic direction of the Department.
Commitment to upholding the Universitys core values related to support and success of Mori and Pacific students aligned with the Universitys Mori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Mori and Pacific applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

Further Details / Proko

The University of Otagos 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 Masters 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 Zealands 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 tepoti 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: $97377 to $114943
Senior Lecturer: $120 494 to $148024
Associate Professor: $153903 to $168537
Professor: $175522 to $211625

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Jamin Halberstadt Head of Department via the contact details below.

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 submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Additional Information

Contact: Professor Jamin Halberstadt

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

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