HDR Student Teaching Fellow- Psychology and Counselling
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Job Summary
Based at either the Gold Coast or Nathan campus the HDR Student Teaching Fellow role will play a key role in contributing to the teaching efforts of Psychology and Counselling particularly at undergraduate level and to carry out activities to develop their skills as a teacher in higher education settings. An HDR Student Teaching Fellow will work with the support of an academic supervisor and will work during their period of employment to develop an increased degree of autonomy as capabilities allow.
This role is at Associate Lecturer (Level A) and is an integrated paid work experience opportunity for Griffith HDR students to work as a Teaching Fellow. Consequently they will be expected to participate in professional development with the aim of seeking recognition of their experience and skills through the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework.
On campus face-to-face teaching is required and the work patterns for the part-time position is expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching at the undergraduate level facilitating high quality student-centred learning activities.
- Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning problem oriented authentic learning and assessment practices.
- Support a student-centred service culture and establishment of positive respectful and supportive relationships between staff and students.
- Where appropriate promote and enhance student learning experiences through seeking opportunities to strengthen Griffiths research / teaching nexus.
- Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
- Where appropriate to support personal professional development act as course convenor at the undergraduate level with support and direction from more senior staff.
These are fixed-term (up to two-years contracts will not extend beyond the doctoral study period) 20% part-time positions and will be based at either the Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan).
As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for an Associate Lecturer (Level A) in the range $79984 - $107561 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93581 - $125846 per annum pro rata.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will be currently enrolled in a Griffith HDR program post confirmation and have at least two trimesters of prior teaching experience.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated ability to teach in across Counselling and/or Psychology and engage with undergraduate students effectively including developing teaching materials and delivering lectures and tutorials.
- Proven ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner both verbally and in writing to a diverse audience of students.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to balance teaching duties with research and other academic commitments.
- Demonstrated commitment to student learning and providing academic guidance and mentorship to students.
- Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and other educational technologies to support student learning.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development in teaching practices and engagement in teaching-related training.
Additional Information :
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the about you section above and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information about this role please contact Professor Allison Waters on
Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Wednesday 11 February 2026. All applications must be submitted online
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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