Lecturer/senior Lecturer Work Integrated Learning

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao| Faculty of Science

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Three year fixed-term position, ideally starting in October 2024.
- Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
- He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Pūkenga? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to develop, coordinate and deliver a new course Psychology in Action - Bridging Theory and Practice which will be offered starting in February 2025.

The new role will involve establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with industry/community partners, employers, or other stakeholders, as relevant to the different subdisciplines of UC Psychology. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will work closely with faculty members to align work-integrated learning opportunities with academic curricula and research focus areas in the School. They will promote work-integrated learning programs within the institution and to external partners. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will align communication and relationship-building efforts with Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora | UC Strategic Vision 2020-2030, Te Rautaki Māori | Strategy for Māori Development and the new Pacific strategic vision. They will work closely with the UC Ako ā-Mahi | Work-Integrated Learning team und UC Careers.

The role will also involve providing teaching and administrative support to other areas of the School as determined by the Head of School.

For information about the Bachelor of Psychological Science, please see here. A detailed course description for Psychology in Action can be found here.

**Mōu | Who You Are**

To be considered you will:

- Demonstrate an understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed.
- Evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development.
- Expertise in work-integrated learning and curriculum design and development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of bicultural and multicultural issues in Aotearoa New Zealand society, including a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi, and display a willingness to engage professionally with equity and diversity.
- Demonstrate commitment to building and maintaining reciprocal relationships with industry/community partners.
- Evidence of strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and external partners.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**

The School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing provides a collegial environment, and we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and upholding the inherent values, cultural practices and traditions including te reo Māori, tikanga, and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

For further details on the team and Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing can be found here: Psychology, Speech and Hearing

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**What we offer**
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- generous employer contribution to superannuation
- flexible working arrangements
- supportive working environment
- professional development and study opportunities
- retail discounts
- living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
- a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 p.a. - $108,144 p.a. and Senior Lecturer $113,826 p.a. - $129,098 p.a.

**The closing date for this position is: 9 November 2024 (midnight NZ time)**

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