Lecturer in Social Psychology - Faculty of Science

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are inviting applications for a lectureship in Psychology (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) from people who can contribute to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate teaching, and 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 (for more information, see psych.auckland.ac.nz). We also encourage applications from people with knowledge or experience related to New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific context.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a capacity for achieving research excellence, gaining external research funds, and contributing to the development of research and teaching programmes 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.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position

Remuneration: L1-L7; $97,831 - $116,867, dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You must have a PhD in Psychology or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Track record of research excellence
• Teaching experience with a record of teaching evaluation, reflection, and improvement

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• A high level of sensitivity to diverse cultures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 20th October 2025 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 Professor Nickola Overall ([email protected]) or Head of School Professor Niki Harré ([email protected]) for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.