Additional university leave and competitive superannuation
Contribute to innovative research and teaching in Psychology
Lead and inspire students in a dynamic academic environment

About the role

The position of Lecturer in Psychology is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri, The School of Psychological and Social Sciences.

We are looking for a stellar individual who will bring professional and academic experience to facilitate our portfolio of research, teaching, and postgraduate supervision in the areas of developmental psychology, perception, and cognitive neuroscience.

Salary will be in the range of $90,125 to $107,452 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Vincent Reid, Head of School, vincent.reid@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Who are you?

You will have PhD in a relevant discipline with broad and in-depth knowledge of discipline areas that are relevant to the fields of either developmental psychology, perception, or cognitive neuroscience. The ideal candidate will have skills in more than one of these three subfields of psychology.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Who are we?

Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri has lab based facilities on site including an EEG suite, a virtual reality system, eye tracking facilities, and a fully equipped driving simulator. We have existing links with local hospitals and external agencies for an array of research activities including fMRI work, concussion research, and ultrasound and fetal research.

Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths.

As a school, we are seeking to grow our lab based research portfolio and we want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

NZ$90,125 to NZ$107,452 per year

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