Pukenga | Lecturer in Educational Psychology

• Do you have a completed (or close to completing) PhD in an applied field of Psychology?
• Are you registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board or New Zealand Association of Counsellors?

• Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pukenga
• Lecturer to join the growing Educational Psychology team within Te Whanau o Ako Pai
• School of Education.

This position will commence as soon as possible.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Educational Psychology Programme.
• Seek external research funding.
• Recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
• Contribute Haututanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School.
• Engage in scholarly and administrative services.

Te Whanau o Ako Pai - School of Education holds a commitment to research and teaching that engages with matauranga Maori and reflects the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The successful candidate will have relevant academic qualifications, training, and experience in educational psychology or applied psychology (e.g., school psychology, counselling psychology, clinical or community psychology) with a focus on assessment and the provision of educational, social, emotional and behavioural interventions/supports to children and adolescents with, or at-risk of, learning difficulties or mental health concerns.

• Completed (or be close to completing) PhD in an applied field of Psychology.
• Experience and specialisation in applied research related to issues affecting child and adolescent development and learning, educational assessment; educational, social, emotional, and behavioural interventions/support and/or child and adolescent well-being and mental health.
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Psychologists Board or New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).
• Effectively engage, teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students from different backgrounds. "
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a team.
• Contribute effectively to the administration of the programme.
• Provide evidence of a commitment to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an academic and professional context.
• Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and appropriate practices in an applied psychology field.

We welcome applications from people with expertise in matauranga Maori and/or with expertise, knowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific communities and tamariki and/or rangatahi.

We have a nationally accredited programme for training Educational Psychologists at the Master's level and strong community connections, including a community-based early intervention centre. You would benefit from joining a collaborative and supportive team of scholars operating within the scientist-practitioner and evidence-based training models.

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Please note that 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.