Teaching Fellow - Counselling, Psychotherapy & Mental Health

Teaching Fellow | School of Education and Community Wellbeing | Full-time | 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. People who are excited by questions like: 
• 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, you’ll join the School of Education & Community Wellbeing within the Discipline of Counselling & Psychotherapy, where you’ll inspire and support students from counselling, psychotherapy and related disciplines. You'll deliver engaging learning experiences across subjects such as Interpersonal Communication, Person-Centred Practice, Theories of Counselling, Advanced Counselling Skills, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Working with Complex Clients.

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 - review Job description for full details

We're looking for educators who…

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 dynamic, digitally evolving higher education environment. 

We are open to part-time arrangements, with a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE (3 days per week). Can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Queensland, Western Australia or remotely.

What you'll bring 

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health or a closely related discipline, or a partially completed PhD, is required. A completed PhD is highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience teaching counselling, psychotherapy or a related discipline in a higher education setting and/or relevant professional experience, with the ability to bring contemporary industry knowledge and practice into learning environment.

• Current registration or professional membership with a relevant industry body, such as the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or similar is highly regarded.

• 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

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or working towards completion)

How to Apply - Our recruitment process is different 

There is no prescribed format for your application. We encourage you to submit your application in the format that best showcases your experience, teaching philosophy and suitability for the role. 
 
In addition to your CV, you may submit a short video, digital portfolio, presentation, personal website or another format that best represents you. Content matters more than creativity. We're interested in your teaching approach, impact, and capability—not production quality. 
Recommended maximum length: 
• Video: Up to 5 minutes 
• Presentation or digital portfolio: Up to 5 slides/pages 
 
Your application should demonstrate your teaching philosophy, student-centred approach, use of digital technologies and AI, innovation, continuous improvement, and the impact you've had on student outcomes. 

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. 
 
Applications close: 10th December 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Interviews are expected to commence in early December 2026, with successful candidates anticipated to commence on 18th January 2027. 
 
Application Process: Review > Interview(s) > Reference & Background Checks > Offer 
 
Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au