ACAP Sessional Lecturer, Psychology

Company Description

At ACAP we change lives. We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.

ACAP University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, is Australia's leading independent tertiary education provider, delivering accredited courses in psychology, social work, counselling, coaching, criminology, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated sessional educators with a passion for teaching undergraduate psychology to teach on-campus and online classes.

Sessional educators typically teach across our full suite of undergraduate core psychology units at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year level. Sessional educators also take tutorial classes in psychology electives and multidisciplinary units. On campus classes are generally held during business hours. Online classes are held across the day, including the late afternoon and evening. Online classes are delivered via Zoom from within the Moodle online platform.

Responsibilities include: 

• Teaching undergraduate psychology units on campus and online, and marking assessments connected to these units 
• Being available for briefings and general communication on the ACAP Teams platform
• Responding to student enquiries in person, via email, or via our LMS (Moodle) 
• Participating in formal professional development activities to improve your teaching practice.

Location is flexible. The successful applicant would be based at one of our campuses: Brisbane or Adelaide. 

Qualifications

It is essential for the ideal candidate to meet the following selection criteria: 

• An Honours degree in psychology
• Access to IT facilities appropriate for effective use of ACAP’s online teaching and admin facilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work and build relationships with the diverse ACAP student community.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in teaching undergraduate psychology in both on campus and online settings.  
• Current enrolment in or completion of a post-4th year qualification in psychology, such as a coursework or research master’s or doctorate
• Flexibility in being able to teach any unit within the undergraduate sequence

Additional Information

ACAP is a welcoming, supportive, collegial, and collaborative working environment. We support fractional appointments, allowing staff to maintain their connection to clinical practice, or flexibility for those with family or other carer responsibilities. 

At ACAP our employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Up to 50% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in ACAP courses
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities
   

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: 
ACAP, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Join us in making the world a better place!
 

To Apply:

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.

About Navitas 
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.