The Early Career Teaching Award encourages developing teachers in the early stages of their career in Australian Universities and higher education providers who demonstrate potential for excellence.

It is intended to recognise Candidates whose skill and commitment to teaching in psychology, and promotion of student learning, places them significantly ahead of their peers.

Each year up to three Early Career Teaching Awards may be conferred.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be Members of the Society
• Candidates should be currently engaged in teaching in Australia at any level within the higher education system
• Candidates should have held an academic position (at least Level B) for no longer than a total of 60 active months (not necessarily continuous in the event of career disruptions) at the time of the closing date for nominations. A career disruption involves a prolonged interruption (longer than 28 calendar days) to a Candidate’s ability to work, either due to total absence or partial return to work (which will be prorated) as a result of illness or significant carer’s duties (e.g. care of newborn, or of extremely ill family member). Only up to 24 months of career disruption can be counted. Adequate independent documentation of such periods of total or partial absence needs to be provided.

• Phone: (03) 8662 3300
• Email: science@psychology.org.au