Job Description
School of Psychology – Faculty of Science
Permanent, part time 16 hr/wk (0.4 FTE)
E nga reo, e nga mana, e nga iwi no nga hau e wha
Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai ki tenei hotaka o Matai
Hinengaro Kia tau te wairua, kia tau te hinengaro, ka tau
te mauri hoki!
The School of Psychology and Clinical Psychology Programme recognises the importance of Maori psychology and training Clinical Psychologists who can appropriately meet the needs of Maori clients and communities in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Clinical Programme is committed to increasing Maori student numbers to 50% of the cohort in order to meet workforce shortages. Accordingly, we are seeking to appoint a Maori Psychology Senior Lecturer to facilitate the ongoing development and implementation of indigenous psychological knowledge, te reo, tikanga, and Matauranga Maori within the Clinical Psychology curriculum. The Senior lecturer will work in partnership with other academic staff to support successful Maori student research and progress through the Clinical Programme.
Our ideal candidate
PhD in Psychology or equivalent, Registered Clinical Psychologist
Teaching experience (preferably at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) with strong, positive teaching evaluations
An excellent academic record, as evidenced by a publication record, appropriate to the appointment level sought.
Conversant in matauranga Maori; knowledge of ahunga tikanga.
Understanding of Hui and Maori models of mental health and their implementation within the clinic kaupapa and clinical practice with Maori tangata whaiora.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For more details of the role and requirements, please see the Position Description .
Why work with us
The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
Flexible employment practices
Career development programmes
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
We also offer a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits .
About the School of Psychology
The School of Psychology is the largest in Aotearoa New Zealand and has international research leaders across a wide range of research fields, including cognitive neuroscience and social, clinical, developmental, behavioural, and evolutionary psychology. We have professional postgraduate programmes in clinical psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and speech science. The School has extensive research space and a significant investment in research infrastructure, and has just moved into a new building with state-of-the-art facilities. We strive to be an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. The School of Psychology recognises the distinctiveness of the Aotearoa New Zealand context and is committed to upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Apply
Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date ofFriday 22nd November 2019and include an up to date CV and cover letter
Qualifications
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Additional Information
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatapui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz .
