University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Events - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

24 April 2008

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

Faculty of Science

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

REF. 5808NET

The School of Psychology is seeking to make an academic appointment in clinical psychology. The successful applicant will carry out independent research, teach courses and supervise research projects in the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The School of Psychology at UNSW is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It is a leading Australian Psychology department on quality measures such as research publications and competitive grant funding. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that attract outstanding students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.

This position is designed to augment and complement the School's existing strengths in clinical psychology and to extend the clinical group's tradition of collaboration with researchers in other relevant areas such as neuroscience, forensic, health, social, developmental and experimental psychology. The School has an in-house clinic with associated testing rooms, and specialised laboratories in a range of areas of experimental psychology. The School also has collaborative research links with the Faculty of Medicine and the adjacent Prince of Wales Hospital, with access to further resources such as genetic and imaging facilities.

The position is full time with provision for conversion to continuing after three years, subject to satisfactory performance (approximately equivalent to North American Assistant / Associate Professor tenure-track appointment). Preferred starting date is February 2009 (negotiable).

The salary range for Lecturer is A$75,413 - A$88,902 per year and for Senior Lecturer is A$91,596 - A$105,086 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, plus 17% employer superannuation plus leave loading. These salary rates apply from 12 December 2008

Enquiries may be directed to Professor Skye McDonald, by telephone (61 2) 9385 3029 or email: s.mcdonald@unsw.edu.au

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For further information about the School, please visit: www.psy.unsw.edu.au

Applications close : 13 June 2008

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