Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Psychology

Beginning of the main content section. Back to prior page Printable Format Job 7 out of 22 Previous | 6 7 8 9 10 | Next Job Description - Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Psychology (2601239) Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Psychology - 2601239 __________ DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY | TE TARI WHAKAMĀTAU HINEKARO DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA About our team | Mō te tīma The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. The Department of Psychology has an excellent research culture and is one of the top Psychology programmes in the world, since the inception of the QS world rankings. We boast excellent computing and technical facilities which support the department’s large and varied teaching and research programmes. Our department provides two professional psychology postgraduate programmes.  Our Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PgDipClPs) is a pathway for students to be eligible to register with the New Zealand Psychologists’ Board in the Clinical Psychology scope of practice.  Our Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention (PgDipPAI) is a pathway for students to be eligible to register in the Psychology Assistant scope of practice. The role | Te mahi We invite applications from suitably qualified and enthusiastic candidates for Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow positions within the Department of Psychology. The successful candidates will contribute to teaching, training, supervision, and programme development across the Department’s professional psychology programmes. Key responsibilities include: •    Delivering teaching and assessment across the PgDipClPs and PgDipPAI programmes. •    Providing clinical supervision to psychology students in the Psychology Clinic and other practice settings. •    Contributing to course coordination, programme administration, and selection and examination panels. •    Integrating culturally responsive and research-informed practice into teaching and clinical training. •    Developing clinical learning opportunities and provide clinic cover as required. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Division and University. The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, dependent on skills and experience. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako To be successful in this role candidates must be a New Zealand-registered Psychologist, preferably within the Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology scope of practice. Candidates will have at least five years’ relevant clinical experience, preferably with most of this experience in mental health settings. Candidates are also expected to have: •    Appropriate professional experience. •    Excellence in case conceptualisation, formulation, and diagnosis. •    A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to equal opportunity. •    Established relationships with the local clinical community is desirable. •    Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution. Preference may be given to candidates who can provide appropriate cultural supervision and support to staff and students, as well as those with demonstrated ability in teaching and training in areas of current programme needs. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can support the programme in developing students’ competence to work in a culturally safe manner with Māori and Pasifika clients. Further details | Pūroko We have up to 2.0 FTE positions available, with options for both permanent and fixed term appointments, at full-time or part-time hours. Hours of work will be negotiated with the successful candidates. Please indicate your preferred employment type and FTE in your cover letter. These positions are available from October 2026 based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children's Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check. Specific enquiries about the position may be directed to Associate Professor Deirdre Brown (Clinical Programme Director) and Professor Richard Linscott via the contact details below. Application | Tono Candidates are requested to submit the following: •    CV. •    Cover letter. •    Names and email addresses of at least three referees. To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601239 will close on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Additional Information Contact: Associate Professor Deirdre Brown Tel: +64 3 556 6416 Contact: Professor Richard Linscott Tel: +64 3 479 5689 Position details: Professional Practice Fellow & Senior Professional Practice Fellow Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin Employment Status Permanent Salary Level and Range Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849) or 2 ($91,614 to $102,900) or 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444) Organisation Psychology Job Function Teaching Job 7 out of 22 Previous | 6 7 8 9 10 | Next

• We invite applications from suitably qualified and enthusiastic candidates for Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow positions within the Department of Psychology.
• The successful candidates will contribute to teaching, training, supervision, and programme development across the Department’s professional psychology programmes.
• Delivering teaching and assessment across the PgDipClPs and PgDipPAI programmes.
• Providing clinical supervision to psychology students in the Psychology Clinic and other practice settings.
• Contributing to course coordination, programme administration, and selection and examination panels.
• Integrating culturally responsive and research-informed practice into teaching and clinical training.
• Developing clinical learning opportunities and provide clinic cover as required.
• This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Division and University.
• The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, dependent on skills and experience.

• To be successful in this role candidates must be a New Zealand-registered Psychologist, preferably within the Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology scope of practice.
• Candidates will have at least five years’ relevant clinical experience, preferably with most of this experience in mental health settings. Candidates are also expected to have:
• Appropriate professional experience.
• Excellence in case conceptualisation, formulation, and diagnosis.
• A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to equal opportunity.
• Established relationships with the local clinical community is desirable.
• Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.
• Preference may be given to candidates who can provide appropriate cultural supervision and support to staff and students, as well as those with demonstrated ability in teaching and training in areas of current programme needs.
• We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can support the programme in developing students’ competence to work in a culturally safe manner with Māori and Pasifika clients.