Lecturer, Play Therapy

• Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) and Fixed Term until June 2027
• Level B $117684 - $% Superannuation (pro rata part time)

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching learning creativity social development and ground-breaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health and Social Development as part of a dynamic team committed to advancing teaching learning and impactful research in Play Therapy.

About the role:

As Lecturer in Play Therapy you will lead postgraduate unit teaching teams to deliver high-quality learning outcomes and continuously enhance the student experience. You will initiate design and conduct high-impact research and scholarship in your discipline while collaborating on innovative projects that make a real-world difference. We are seeking a passionate academic who values research-led teaching and strong industry engagement.

As a Lecturer you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences success engagement and resources.
• Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit level. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes. Monitor and adapt assessment practices to improve learning outcomes.
• Contribute to discipline-based educational or pedagogy research projects and demonstrate an emerging reputation in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research.

To be successful youll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications (such as a Masters of Play Therapy) and experience (for example in the field of play therapy and/or working with children and families in a therapeutic role).
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs including innovative curriculum design.
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Heres how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Associate Professor Judi Parson Discipline Lead Play Therapy on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Lecturer Play Therapy (T&R).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 18^th January.

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.