Psychology Teaching Fellow | School of Education and Community Wellbeing | Full-time or Part-time - Melbourne based | Torrens University Australia

Help shape the future of higher education. At Torrens University Australia, we're redefining what learning looks like. We're building a new cohort of Teaching Fellows - innovative, student-focused academics who are passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and helping shape the next generation of teaching and learning. This is more than a teaching role. You'll join a team leading the evolution of higher education through student-centred learning, AI-enabled teaching, digital innovation, and contemporary learning design.

Why this role?

This role has been created to strengthen Torrens University’s permanent academic workforce, supporting the delivery of flexible, high-quality, student-centred learning experiences across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous learning environments, while enhancing student success and employability.

We're looking for educators who don't simply teach, they innovate.

- How can AI enhance learning?
- What does great online teaching look like?
- How can data and student feedback improve the learning experience?
- How do we prepare graduates for careers that don't yet exist?

About the role

As a Teaching Fellow (Psychology), you'll join the School of Education and Community Wellbeing, where you'll inspire and support the next generation of psychology professionals.

You’ll teach across the Bachelor of Psychological Science, and Graduate Diploma of Psychology delivering engaging learning experiences in subjects such as The Evolution of Psychology, Lifespan Development, Brain and Behaviour, Fundamentals of Personal and Social Behaviour, Psychology of Personality.

You’ll combine outstanding teaching practice with digital capability,



learning design and innovation to create learning experiences that are flexible, engaging and centred around student success.

What you’ll be doing

What you’ll be doing - review Job description for full details.

- Put students first: You create inclusive, engaging learning experiences and genuinely care about helping every student succeed.
- Embrace innovation: You're curious about new technologies, confident experimenting with AI and digital tools, and willing to rethink traditional approaches to teaching.
- Use evidence to improve: You seek feedback, use learning analytics and continuously refine your teaching based on what works.
- Collaborate: You enjoy working with colleagues across disciplines to improve learning, share ideas, and solve challenges together.
- Thrive in change: You're adaptable, resilient, and excited by working in a agile, digitally evolving higher education environment.

Full-time or Part- time permanent position located at Flinders Street Campus Hybrid (Campus and online) - Approximately 2 days on campus and 3 days online

What you’ll bring

Master's degree in Psychology (or a closely related discipline) or a partially completed PhD is required; a completed PhD is highly regarded.

- Demonstrated experience teaching psychology in a higher education setting and/or relevant professional experience in psychology,



with the ability to bring contemporary industry knowledge and practice into the learning environment.
- Strong facilitation skills across online and face-to-face learning environments in Higher Education.
- Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching.
- Confidence using, or enthusiasm for adopting, AI-enabled approaches in education.
- Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities.
- A student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
- Solid communication and collaboration skills.
- A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or working towards completion).

Recommended maximum length

- Video: Up to 5 minutes
- Presentation or digital portfolio: Up to 5 slides/pages

Applications close

14th August 2026

Why join Torrens?

Join an institution committed to transforming education through innovation, technology and exceptional student experiences. You'll help shape the future of higher education while working alongside innovative educators committed to student success.

As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good - by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

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