HOW TO APPLY
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a covering letter outlining your interest in the position
a statement of your suitability against each of the Key Selection Criteria
your current curriculum vitae containing names, postal addresses, telephone
numbers and where available, e-mail addresses and facsimile numbers of
three referees who will provide references when required, and
a completed Job Application Sheet.
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Educational, professional and other relevant qualifications
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Relevant work experience
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If successful, period of notice required to join
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Details of service with other educational institutions, public authorities and
military service where applicable
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who have within the last three years received a Voluntary Departure Package from any
Victorian Public Sector Department or Government Agency.
The University also has restrictions relating to the re-employment of ex-staff members
who had left RMIT with Voluntary Departure Packages, redundancy or negotiated
separation packages. The nature of the restrictions depends on individual cases.
Do not send valuable original documents or exhibits with your application, as articles may
be lost in transit.
Written applications quoting the relevant reference number should be addressed to:
People Services
Joyce Farrugia
RMIT University
City Campus
P.O. Box 188
Carlton South VIC 3053
OR emailed to joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au
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JOB APPLICATION SHEET
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APPLICATION TO joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au or post to the address below.
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Joyce Farrugia
RMIT University
City Campus
PO Box 188
Carlton South Vic 3053
or email to joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au
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POSITION SUMMARY
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Lecturer in Psychology
50006225/6
100%
Continuing
Lecturer (Level B)
$52,897 - $62,817
Psychology and Disability Studies
Applied Science
Based at the city campus but may be required to work at other
campuses of the University.
THE UNIVERSITY
RMIT University is a multi-level dual sector education, training and research service organisation,
offering programs ranging from certificate level vocational programs through tailored programs for
industry and community clients, to post-graduate research programs. The University has several
companies which are responsible for commercial activities relating to the University’s core
functions.
The University’s goal is to create and sustain a distinctive world-class university at the forefront of
technical and professional education and real-world research, through continuous improvement and
with all staff committed to quality management processes. As a world-class university, RMIT will
be recognised as a leader in its teaching and learning processes, research activities and community
services.
Also see: www.rmit.edu.au
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THE FACULTY
The Faculty of Applied Science is one of seven faculties at RMIT and enrols over 3,500 students in
educational programs ranging from certificates and diplomas at VET level through bachelor
degrees to PhD degrees. Over 300 staff deliver these programs to students in a variety of modes
and over two campuses.
The Faculty consists of nine academic teaching units: The Departments of Applied Chemistry,
Applied Physics, Geospatial Science, Food Science, Psychology and Disability Studies,
Mathematics, Statistics & Operations Research, Applied & Environmental Sciences (VET), and
the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, in addition to two research centers.
Six of these units operate on more than one campus.
A special feature of RMIT Applied Science programs is the vocational emphasis and individual
orientation of each program enabling students to commence activities in technology specific areas
in the first year of their professional career. Industry has clearly recognised and strongly supports
this vocational bias.
Master and Doctoral degrees by research are offered either full-time or part-time and may be
conducted within the university or at the candidate's employment, where appropriate, or jointly
between academic units. Collaborative research projects involving the candidate's employers or
other relevant outside organisations are not only welcomed but also actively encouraged.
Professional Doctorates are also available in some areas.
The Faculty is a major provider of teaching and learning and research and development and other
services to a number of other Faculties within the University. Approximately 30% of the activity
of the Faculty is directed in this way.
The Faculty also has significant activities in the commercial area by way of undertaking contract
research and development, commercial consulting and contracts and commercialising its
intellectual property through, for example, the establishment of spin-off companies in collaboration
with investment partners.
The Department of Psychology and Disability Studies is a dual discipline department in the Faculty
of Applied Science and consists of Psychologists and Disability Staff. It has responsibility for
running the following programs.
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The Bachelor of Applied Science (Intellectual Disability)
A three year full-time course
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Intellectual Disability)(Hons)/Grad Dip in Disability
Studies
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)(Hons)/Grad Dip in Psychology
Both courses are recognised by the Australian Psychological Society as a fourth year
study in psychology.
A one year full time or two year part-time course
The Graduate Diploma of Behavioural Science
The Master of Psychology
The course has full accreditation from the Australian Psychological Society as a fifth and
sixth year course.
The Doctor of Psychology
The Department also has responsibility for providing service teaching in psychology to a large
number of other programs within the University.
In addition to the above teaching functions the Department has a high research profile, particularly
in the areas of child psychology and intellectual disability. In association with the research the
Department has a growing number of masters and Ph.D. higher degree students.
Finally, the Department has a well established Psychology Clinic which provides opportunities for
the practical training of the postgraduate psychology students.
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JOB SUMMARY
This position is one of several specialist psychology positions in the Department of Psychology and
Disability Studies. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be a member of a team of
staff dedicated to providing a high quality of professional education to students to prepare them to
work in the field of psychology.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Head of the Department of Psychology and Disability Studies who in
turn reports to the Dean of the Faculty.
DEAN
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KEY OBJECTIVES
The key objective of this position is to provide teaching in psychology, particularly in the Bachelor
of Applied Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). A subsidiary
objective is to conduct research in the area, and to supervise and provide leadership to honours
level and post graduate research students.
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SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
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To teach selected psychology subjects at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
To supervise honours level and postgraduate research students.
To conduct research in the field of psychology.
To apply for research grants to conduct research.
To co-ordinate selected psychology courses
To assist the department in promoting the activities of the Department in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS
A higher degree, preferably a Ph D, with specialist studies in psychology.
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful applicant will be required to have:
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A higher degree, preferably a Ph D, with specialist studies in psychology.
Demonstrated competence in lecturing large numbers of students
Demonstrated competence in the conduct of quantitative and qualitative research
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The personal qualities necessary to fit into the team approach to teaching taken by the
Department
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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AUTHORISATION
*PREPARED BY:
ALAN HUDSON
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HOD
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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY END OF JANUARY.