Pūkenga | Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

• Have you got a PhD in Psychology?
• Do you have an established research portfolio in the area of Forensic Psychology? 
• Can you provide evidence of high-quality teaching at tertiary level in Forensic Psychology?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting two Pūkenga - Lecturers in Forensic Psychology to join Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychological Sciences on a permanent, full-time contract.

The Forensic Psychology team has an active research culture with a substantial number of postgraduate students and access to extensive networks in the community and research collaborations across the University, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the world.

Key responsibilities: 

• Research, teaching, and supervision in the psychological sciences, with a particular focus on the area of Forensic Psychology.

Ō pūmanawa - About you 

Key requirements: 

• A PhD in Psychology. 
• A developing high-quality research portfolio.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity.  
• Demonstrated evidence of some successful high-quality teaching at tertiary level in the area of Forensic Psychology. 

Role Description: If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Click here to see further information, including salary details. 

Close date for vacancy: 09 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Clare-Ann Fortune, Deputy Head of School (clare-ann.fortune@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

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