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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology
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Kelburn, Wellington
Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Full time
$86,776 to $132,715 per annum
Posted
Have you got an established or developing record of scholarly research and publications?
Can you demonstrate evidence of successful teaching in experimental psychology and research methods at tertiary level?
Do you have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology to join Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychology on a permanent, full-time contract. In this role you will be responsible for contributing to the School's teaching and research in Experimental Psychology.
Key responsibilities:
The Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology will be expected to contribute teaching in experimental psychology and research methods in courses such as PSYC242 - Experimental Research Methods, PSYC332 - Behavioural Analysis, and Honours courses. Other contributions will depend on the Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology's specific area of research expertise.
Implementing a research agenda and publication of high-quality research.
Supervision of Honours, Masters, and PhD students.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have:
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
A completed PhD in a relevant field.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in experimental psychology and research methods at tertiary level. Evidence of course and/or programme development in this area (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer).
An established (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer) or developing (Pūkenga - Lecturer) record of scholarly research and publications, including evidence of successfully attracting funding for research activities (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer), or distinct potential to do so (Pūkenga - Lecturer).
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
You would be joining a Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychology that undertakes teaching and research to a standard recognized internationally as excellent in all areas of the discipline.
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research university.
Pūkenga - Lecturer in Experimental Psychology Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close Date for Vacancy: 03 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Juan J Canales (juan.j.canales@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
Download and complete the University Application Form, (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology, #1+41). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter, and the University Application Form) using the "CV/Resume" button.
If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.
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Kelburn, Wellington
Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Full time
$86,776 to $132,715 per annum
Posted
Have you got an established or developing record of scholarly research and publications?
Can you demonstrate evidence of successful teaching in experimental psychology and research methods at tertiary level?
Do you have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology to join Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychology on a permanent, full-time contract. In this role you will be responsible for contributing to the School's teaching and research in Experimental Psychology.
Key responsibilities:
The Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology will be expected to contribute teaching in experimental psychology and research methods in courses such as PSYC242 - Experimental Research Methods, PSYC332 - Behavioural Analysis, and Honours courses. Other contributions will depend on the Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology's specific area of research expertise.
Implementing a research agenda and publication of high-quality research.
Supervision of Honours, Masters, and PhD students.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have:
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
A completed PhD in a relevant field.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in experimental psychology and research methods at tertiary level. Evidence of course and/or programme development in this area (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer).
An established (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer) or developing (Pūkenga - Lecturer) record of scholarly research and publications, including evidence of successfully attracting funding for research activities (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer), or distinct potential to do so (Pūkenga - Lecturer).
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
You would be joining a Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychology that undertakes teaching and research to a standard recognized internationally as excellent in all areas of the discipline.
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research university.
Pūkenga - Lecturer in Experimental Psychology Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close Date for Vacancy: 03 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Juan J Canales (juan.j.canales@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
Download and complete the University Application Form, (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology, #1+41). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter, and the University Application Form) using the "CV/Resume" button.
If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.
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