Army - Senior Lecturer

Ministry Of Defence; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military educational institution in the UK is seeking multiple Senior Lecturers to deliver teaching in leadership and behavioural sciences. Candidates should have a PhD and strong skills in teaching and research. This role offers flexible working, on-site facilities, and opportunities for professional development. Interested applicants should be prepared to work within a military context and commit to ongoing learning.

Benefits

Access to gym and sports facilities

Support for personal development

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Access to extensive campus facilities

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification (PhD) in relevant fields or a Masters with equivalent experience.
• Ability to deliver teaching in leadership and social psychology.
• Strong self-motivation for research and publication.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate seminars for student syndicates.
• Deliver content in applied settings.
• Conduct research and publish outcomes.
• Engage in personal and professional development.
• Collaborate in overseas lecturing and workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioural Science

Psychology

Sociology

Conflict Resolution

Teaching

Education

Post-graduate qualification (PhD) in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

The Communication and Applied Behavioural Science Department (CABS) at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is recruiting up to 3 Senior Lecturers. We seek individuals with leadership, behavioural or social science backgrounds who are passionate about applying their expertise in real-world settings to deliver high-impact teaching and help shape British Army officers of the future. The post is advertised at 37 hours per week and based at Sandhurst, a world-renowned leadership academy with a global network of collaboration.

You would have the opportunity to participate in applied academic work on field training exercises across Europe and deliver academic courses to military audiences worldwide. The role involves preparing and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on how humans operate in the complex environment of modern warfare and the role of leadership, behavioural and social sciences in developing agile leaders. The CABS syllabus aims to provide practical insights and techniques for personal leadership and awareness of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate seminars of student syndicates, normally around 12 students, with a strong commitment to teaching.
• Deliver leadership, behavioural science, psychology, sociology, conflict resolution and defence studies content in applied settings at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research in relevant subjects and publish outcomes; contribute to the academic life of the department.
• Engage in personal and professional development, with potential support for doctoral studies, teaching qualifications, and research sabbaticals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in overseas lecturing, conferences, and workshops within Defence.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification (PhD) in Leadership and Management, Behavioural Science, Psychology, Sociology, Conflict Resolution/Conflict Studies, Defence/Military Studies; or a Masters with equivalent experience in a leadership or behavioural/social sciences role.
• Ability to deliver leadership, behavioural and social psychology teaching in applied settings at postgraduate and/or undergraduate levels, with a willingness to apply this in a military context.
• Ability to conduct research and publish outcomes; strong self-motivation for professional and personal administration.
• Excellent communication skills; willingness to provide academic support tasks (e.g., overseas lecturing, conferences, workshops within Defence).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to expand expertise beyond current specialism.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification with a view to working towards a Level 7 qualification.

Benefits and Working Environment

• Flexible working where possible to support work/life balance.
• Access to on-site gym, swimming pool, and sporting facilities; onsite restaurants and coffee shops.
• Support for personal development, including potential for doctoral studies, research sabbaticals, and access to a first-class onsite library.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a range of leave and travel opportunities; UK taxpayer-funded Civil Service Pension scheme (defined benefit).
• On-site parking and extensive campus facilities including 271 acres of parkland, historic buildings, a museum, a library, cafés, fishing, and social activities.

Other Information

• The post does not offer relocation expenses.
• External recruits to MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
• Criminal record check, baseline personnel security checks, and nationality requirements apply.
• The Civil Service Code and merit-based recruitment principles apply; diversity and inclusion are prioritised.
• Applications will be assessed using Success Profiles; presentations and interviews are part of the selection process.