Kaiwhakaako | Teaching Fellow in Health Psychology
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can you communication complex ideas efficiently and effectively
- Are you familiar with innovation in learning and teaching practice
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting fixed-term part-time Kaiwhakaako - Teaching Fellow in Health Psychology with Te Puna Hauora School of Health to teach across both Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 for 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- To coordinate and deliver courses:
- HLWB 205 Theory and Research in Health Psychology Trimester 1
- HPSY 501 Health Psychology: Health and Wellbeing in Context Trimester 1
- Marking and teaching support for the Health Psychology Programme Trimester 2
- Attend course coordination meetings and other hui as required
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated student-focused individual with experience in health psychology tertiary education.
Key requirements:
- A completed (or almost completed) PhD in a relevant field or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
- Demonstrated experience and evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and familiarity with innovation in learning and teaching practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to work with others and to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Demonstrated ability or clear potential to build and maintain appropriate professional working relationships or networks of contact.
- Ability to coordinate and manage groups.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:05 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Helen Rook ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
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- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
