Clinical Educator

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and HearingTe Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of ScienceFull-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)2 x Permanent PositionsGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesKia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaiako Haumanu? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.Āu Mahi | What You Will DoIn this role, you will provide clinical psychology expertise to the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, at direction of the Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Centre Director and Head of School. The clinical psychology program has recently significantly expanded the intake of trainees, and these are new roles to support the expansion. You will contribute to the effective academic and professional functioning of the clinical training programme and Psychology Centre by contributing to teaching and assessment, and supervision of clinical psychology students. You will support and supervise students on placement in the Psychology Centre, and provide, tuition, coaching, practicum training, supervision and other clinical services as required. Child and family expertise will be considered an advantage. You will also contribute to the programme's bicultural teaching and competence as well as work towards advancing bicultural competence and confidence. You will see clients for the Psychology centre outside of practicum placements and contribute to innovate service development projects.Mōu | Who You AreAs a Clinical Educator At UC, You WillHold a Postgraduate Diploma or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or overseas equivalent)Be a Registered Psychologist in the Clinical Scope in Aotearoa New ZealandHave post-registration experience working as a Clinical PsychologistExperience applying evidence-based treatments, particularly Cognitive Behavioural TherapyHave training and/ or experience in providing clinical supervision.Have an ability in and knowledge of te reo me tikanga Māori will be an advantageClinicalExperience in working with children and families will be considered an advantage.Who You Will Work With"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata". What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.The Psychology Centre is the clinical psychology training and research centre for the Clinical Psychology Programme at the UC.We offer students an opportunity to participate in a wide range of psychological assessments and treatments as part of their practicum courses, working alongside senior clinical psychologists.For more information about our centre and team, please visit our website.Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/The closing date for this position is: 30th November 2025 (midnight, NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.Pēhea te tono mai | How You ApplyApplications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nzYou must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered