Position Information

We are inviting applications for a lectureship in Psychology (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) from people who can contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as research supervision, in Social Psychology at the University of Auckland.

Appointees should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and a strong record of publishing research in Social Psychology. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research area can connect with and extend existing research and teaching strengths in Social Psychology (see https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/about-the-faculty/school-of-psychology/psychology-research/social-psychology-.html). 

Applicants will need to demonstrate a capacity for achieving research excellence, gaining external research funds, and contributing to the development of research and teaching programs in Social Psychology. The successful applicant should also expect to carry a full graduate supervision load. We encourage diversity in our staff and students. Appointees should have the capacity to teach students from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

For more detailed information and to apply, please visit https://smrtr.io/8DwyM. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 23 May 2022 (NZST) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
 
Please reach out to Head of the School of Psychology, Prof Suzanne Purdy (sc.purdy@auckland.ac.nz) for a confidential conversation. You also can contact Nickola Overall (n.overall@auckland.ac.nz) or Danny Osborne (d.osborne@auckland.ac.nz) with any queries or to discuss this opportunity.