Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Teaching and Research position in Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic B / C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

Swinburne is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience to join our high-performing academic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class teaching, impactful research, and innovative curriculum design within a collaborative and future-focused environment.

Depending on your experience, you will contribute at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level across teaching, research, and curriculum development in cognitive neuroscience. In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching 
• Design and enhance contemporary, industry-relevant curriculum 
• Conduct high-quality, impactful research 
• Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree research students 
• Contribute to academic administration and professional activities 

At Senior Lecturer level, you will also:

• Lead courses and coordinate teaching teams 
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to colleagues and students 
• Foster stronger links with industry and external partners (national and international) 
• Create and expand opportunities for student engagement in research beyond coursework 

About the Department

The Department of Psychological Sciences, within the School of Health Sciences, is recognised for excellence in both teaching and research. Our research is nationally and internationally recognised and we continue to advance innovation in psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

We work closely with the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences and Swinburne’s world-leading Neuroimaging Facility—the only single-site human imaging facility in Australia and New Zealand offering MEG, MRI, and EEG.

About You

You are a collaborative and motivated academic with expertise in cognitive neuroscience and a passion for teaching and research. For both levels of appointment, you will bring:

• Proven research experience using cognitive neuroscience methodologies (e.g. MRI, MEG, EEG) 
• A strong (Lecturer) or established (Senior Lecturer) track record of publications 
• Experience teaching in a university setting 
• Ability to contribute across a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate offerings 
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach 

In addition, at Senior Lecturer level you will demonstrate:

• Leadership experience in higher education, including course or program coordination 
• Experience supervising undergraduate research projects and fostering student research engagement 
• A strong ability to build and maintain industry and disciplinary links 
• A track record of mentoring staff and contributing to a positive team culture

Qualifications

A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology or related discipline.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation, and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.    

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses, and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. 

To review the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au    

Applications Close: Sunday 17th of May, at 11.00pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.    

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).    

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. 

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. 

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