Wellington Faculty of Health
Wellington, New Zealand

• Lecturer in Health Psychology - PūkengaMātaiHinengaro Hauora
• Are you an experienced, passionate lecturer in health psychology?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to further grow a multidisciplinary school looking for collaborative and innovative thinkers?

Kōreromōtetūranga - About the role

We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Health Psychology. This appointment provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching and research within the School of Health and the University. You will join a growing, multidisciplinary School with a team that values collaboration, innovative thinking, excellence in teaching, and critical and transformational engagement, and is committed to the University's Treaty of Waitangi and equity obligations. You will ideally complement existing research concentrations in the School. The preferred applicant will have a PhD in Psychology, be an active researcher with a publication record, and some experience in teaching and supervision.

• Contribute to developing and delivering health psychology and health promotion teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Coordinate courses in health psychology and health promotion
• Supervise students undertaking research in your areas of expertise and interest
• Be part of a vibrant team committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa NZ
• Undertake innovative and valuable health psychology research
• Engage with key stakeholders including government and district health boards

Mōu - About you:

• PhD desirable
• Active researcher and enthusiastic teacher
• Knowledge of how teTiriti o Waitangi articles can be effectively upheld in academic and health settings
• Expertise in health psychology

Wellington Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health was established in 2017 to support Victoria University's vision of Improving Health and Wellbeing in our Communities. The School of Health launched the Bachelor of Health in 2018, with major subjects in Health Psychology; Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery; Health Promotion; and Health Informatics. The Master of Health began in 2019 and in 2021 we launch the new Master of Health Psychology programme.

Location

As New Zealand's capital city university, we enjoy the benefits of New Zealand's wonderful landscape and lifestyle, contacts with Government, national research providers and a host of nearby research institutions. We are a relatively new School that prides itself on its collegiality and growing collaborations with many of New Zealand's top ranked research clusters. This role is a rare opportunity for you to develop your career at a quality institution in one of the most liveable and cleanest cities in the world.

For further information please contact Professor Antonia Lyons, School of Health, at: antonia.lyons@vuw.ac.nz

Important - application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form. 

Click the 'Apply Now' button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form. 

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you're a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz along with any further supporting documents stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. 

About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university, focused on engaging with Wellington, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region and connecting with the world. The University values the expertise of its professional staff in supporting and enabling teaching, research and engagement activities. 

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. We care about your privacy and personal information. You can review the University's privacy notice or alternatively find out more about working at the University by clicking here.

Applications close Monday, 14 December 2020.

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