Lecturer in Applied Child Psychology

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Economicsnetwork Full time
About Us
At Economicsnetwork, we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Our faculty position in Clinical Child and Family Studies reflects our dedication to advancing knowledge and promoting best practices in child and family psychology.

Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead research projects, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development in clinical child, developmental, family, and/or parenting fields. They will also participate in departmental and university service activities, such as committee work and program evaluation. Additionally, they will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, publish scholarly articles, and secure external funding for research initiatives.

Requirements
A PhD in Psychology or a relevant discipline, with significant professional standing as a psychologist working with children and families. Experience in culturally appropriate practice with indigenous, ethnic minority, and/or immigrant families is also essential. A strong research record, with publications in reputable journals, and experience in teaching post-graduate psychologists are desirable. We are looking for someone who shares our programme's philosophical emphases on cross-sectoral and culturally-sensitive practice within a scientist-practitioner framework.

What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements, opportunities for international conference travel, access to a state-of-the-art university training clinic, and a unique visiting fellowship programme that enables collaborations with world-leading academics. Successful applicants will also enjoy relocation support, onsite childcare facilities, five weeks annual leave, and other benefits outlined below. For more information about our team and programmes, please visit us at Economicsnetwork.

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