Lecturer Teaching and Administration in Industrial/Organisational Psychology

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

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao| Faculty of Science

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Three year fixed-term position, ideally starting no later than mid-August 2025.

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching & Administration) to work in a team to deliver the Masters in Organisational Psychology programme, offered through UC Online.

The Master of Organisational Psychology is a recently launched programme in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, designed to equip and upskill aspiring and established leaders, managers, and Human Resource professionals with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change and improve organisational effectiveness. The programme, which is delivered in a fully online learning environment, is aimed at working professionals and has a focus on adult learners who tend to be intrinsically motivated and bring industry experience and expertise.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about programme development and delivery, who demonstrates care for learners' wellbeing, and who is and comfortable working in an online context. Your key responsibilities will involve mentoring and supporting learners, through facilitating weekly online meetings, providing assessment feedback, assisting learners with their course progress and final research projects.

For information about the Master of Organisational Psychology at University of Canterbury, please see here.

Mōu | Who You Are

The successful candidate will be required to have a Masters, but a PhD or equivalent in Psychology (NZQA Level 10) is desired. A specialisation in Organisational Psychology, or equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience in a relevant field will be desirable. Experience teaching in a relevant field, or online-related competencies will be a benefit. As the role mainly involves teaching and supporting Master's students in an online environment, some research experience is beneficial, but an extensive research-based portfolio is not required.

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.
Be comfortable in engaging students in an online environment
Evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development
Expert knowledge in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Areas of expertise may include psychological assessment and intervention; selection; learning, training, and development; leadership, motivation and engagement, performance management; work design, organisational change, and development; and health, safety, and wellbeing.
Familiarity with teaching psychological research methodologies and statistics, and/or experience with supervising research projects would be preferred.
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.

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:

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.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit /canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer (Teaching and Administration Only) (Grade 2.01 - 2.04) $81,440 p.a. - $92,892 p.a.

The closing date for this position is: 29 May 2025 (midnight NZ time)

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

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

a cover letter (2-3 pages) which includes a statement outlining your vision for the profession of organisational psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how the MOrgPsyc can support this vision. We are also interested in hearing about your relevant industry experience. As bicultural competence and confidence are important learning outcomes for our graduates, we would like you to comment on your own experiences and plans for professional development, and how you can use these skills in the MOrgPsyc programme.
a CV listing your education and work experience, and if you have any publications, please list these as well.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at ***

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Eri Koh, ***

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