Associate Professor, Discipline of Psychology

The UTS School of Clinical and Health Sciences is recruiting an Associate Professor to help shape the future of Psychology at UTS through academic leadership, research excellence, and innovative education.

UTS leverages human insight and creative capacity to advance and amplify knowledge which positively impacts our community, economy, health and societal cohesion. Our deep connections with industry and the community support world class research and produce highly regarded graduates. As Associate Professor, Discipline in Psychology you will contribute to UTS's ambition to be a leading university of technology and an inspiring place to work.

About the role

Psychology at UTS is experiencing significant growth. Building on our successful Master of Clinical Psychology and Graduate Diplomas in Psychology, new undergraduate psychology programs launched in 2024. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence the strategic development of a rapidly evolving psychology discipline, shape innovative curricula, mentor and develop early- and mid-career researchers, and contribute to the growth of a vibrant research culture.

About You

You are an accomplished academic leader with a strong record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. You will bring an internationally recognised profile aligned with one or more of our key research themes, together with demonstrated success in curriculum innovation, team leadership, research mentoring, and the strategic development of teaching and research initiatives.

As the Associate Professor, Discipline in Psychology you will possess:

• A PhD in Psychology or a related discipline
• Proven relevant work experience, understanding and currency in psychology and professional positioning of the discipline nationally and internationally
• High level interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, students and a wide range of stakeholders
• Superior leadership skills, particularly in relation to the development of teams and collaborative relationships, including those external to the University
• Demonstrated excellence in learning and teaching across a range of psychology subjects, including ability to meet the educational needs of students
• Strong professional links with relevant industry and the community
• Proven ability to develop and lead research teams and to obtain external grants for research, coordinate research projects and publish in high quality journals
• Proven ability to attract and supervise Higher Degree Research students and mentor research supervisors
• Experience in supervision of groups of staff and/or development and mentoring of staff
• Ability to plan, organise and achieve work targets, sometimes in demanding circumstances and to work harmoniously and constructively with academic colleagues and other university staff
• Willingness to commit to the University's Vision and Values including an understanding of and ability to apply equal opportunity in the workplace and commitment to the needs and expectations of diverse groups within the community.

Desirable:

• Qualifications relevant to teaching (e.g. Graduate Certificate in Higher Education)
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the selection criteria and the role responsibilities.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $186,260 to $192,307 per annum (Academic Level D)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

The position is full time (1.0 FTE) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus and remote working.

How To Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• A copy of your resume
• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position
• A response that systematically addresses how you meet the selection criteria outlined in the position statement.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we encourage applicants, where relevant, to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

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Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job number IRC343980 and your name. 

Specific enquiries about the role may be directed to Professor Phoebe Bailey *************@uts.edu.au, Director of Studies (Psychology). Candidates experiencing any issues with their application can contact the UTS Recruitment Team at ***********@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: 30th August 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

We are accepting applications from international applicants.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.