Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Te Rāngai Pūtaiao | College of Science

Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu i te mātai hinengaro? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga Pūkenga Matua i Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo o Te Rāngai Pūtaiao.

What You Will Do

Te Whare Wānanaga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury is seeking to fill a permanent, full-time Pukenga | Lecturer (equivalent to a tenured Assistant Professor in the North American System) post in the discipline of Psychology in Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing. The successful candidate will have a strong emerging research record in Clinical Psychology. In this role you will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and course-coordination in clinical psychology and clinical psychology related topics; assist with academic initiatives within the School and the University; assist with the supervision of research related to Clinical Psychology; and seek external funding to support staff and student research.

Who You Are

Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology. The successful candidate will have an ability and willingness to deliver high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a commitment to conducting world-class research in an area complementary to the current strengths within our School. We particularly encourage applications from accomplished and emerging researchers in clinical psychology. We are looking for a colleague who is able and willing to work collaboratively with the team to continually develop the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Programme.

The essential selection criteria are:

• A PhD in Psychology
• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a Clinical Psychologists, or if an overseas applicant, eligible for registration as a Clinical Psychologists with the New Zealand Psychologists Registration Board
• Expert knowledge of clinical psychology
• Expert knowledge of cognitive behaviour therapy
• Experience in the practice (assessment and treatment) of clinical psychology
• Experience in the practice of evidenced-based psychological interventions
• Research and scholarship in a field relevant to Clinical Psychology, consistent with appointment at Lecturer
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or post-graduate students
• Demonstrated ability and ongoing willingness to encourage, facilitate and supervise the research of Honours, Masters, and PhD student on topics related to Developmental Psychology
• Demonstrated potential and willingness to generate external research income
• Demonstrated ability, or potential, to develop and lead innovative research programmes
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or willingness to learn about 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
• Demonstrated acceptable administration, and/or University and/or professional service contribution
• Māori and Pasifika candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Who You Will Work With

This position provides the opportunity to be part of, and contribute to, a strong, supportive, and forward-looking Clinical Psychology Programme team within a School dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education and to producing biculturally competent and confident graduates who will make a positive impact in our communities; to carry out high class research in Psychology; and to facilitate the use by society of the knowledge gained.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.

Why UC

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

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, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• 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.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181p.a. - $113,616p.a; Senior Lecturer $119,586p.a. - $135,630p.a.

The closing date for this position is: 25 January 2025.

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December January 2026. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website and should include:

• a 'cover letter' including a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals, teaching philosophy, and your thoughts on how to develop a successful Kaupapa Māori Psychology team, and
• a 'resume' which includes a list of relevant research publications.

Unfortunately, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process. Please forward these to

For further information specifically about the role, please contact:

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.

Reference #

29913

Posted on

08 Dec 2025

Closes on

25 Jan :55

Location(s)

Christchurch

Expertise

Administration, Education & Training, Health, Information Technology, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

Job level(s)

Academic

Work type(s)

Continuing (Permanent) full-time