Associate Professor in Behavioural Science

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Leicester invites applications for an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science (Teaching and Research focused) to join the MPharm team in the School of Healthcare. The appointee will develop and lead internationally recognised research while embedding high-quality behavioural science teaching that underpins clinical practice across the curriculum.

You will collaborate with the Programme Lead and head of pharmacy to shape an integrated degree that produces patient-centred

Qualifications

• PhD in behavioural science-related discipline.
• Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level with strong student outcomes.
• Proven ability to secure external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead internationally recognised research within your field.
• Embed high-quality behavioural science teaching across the curriculum.
• Deliver research-led teaching and supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Develop partnerships with healthcare providers and industry.
• Engage in admissions, mentoring, and outreach, including public and academic communities.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching

Postgraduate supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in behavioural science

HEA Fellowship

Job description

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science (Teaching and Research focused) to join the MPharm team within the School of Healthcare and contribute to the delivery of its innovative programme. In this role, you will develop and lead internationally recognised research within your field, while embedding high-quality behavioural science teaching that underpins clinical practice across the curriculum. Working closely with the Programme Lead and head of pharmacy, you will help shape and deliver an integrated degree focused on producing patient-centred pharmacists equipped with robust behavioural knowledge and evidence-based decision‑making skills.

You will contribute to a vibrant academic environment, collaborating with colleagues across the Colleges of Life Sciences to enhance interdisciplinary research and teaching You will play a central role in both research leadership and education, delivering research‑led teaching, supervising postgraduate researchers, and fostering strong partnerships with healthcare providers and industry. The role also includes active engagement in public, professional and academic communities, contributing to the University’s strategic themes of Research Inspired Education and Our Citizens. You will be expected to support a range of academic and student‑facing activities, including admissions, mentoring, and outreach, while upholding the University’s commitment to respectful engagement, the open exchange of ideas.

About you

You will hold a PhD in a Behavioural science‑related discipline, alongside a strong record of internationally recognised research outputs and success in securing external funding. You will bring experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and a commitment to innovative, inclusive education. A Fellowship of the HEA (or willingness to obtain one) and a proven ability to supervise postgraduate researchers are essential, alongside leadership in research networks and academic collaborations at national and/or international level. You will be an experienced and collaborative academic with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, able to lead and inspire colleagues and students in a multidisciplinary environment.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact David Wright on d.j.wright@@leicester.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Part‑time (0.8 fte), permanent