Dynamic Psychology Lecturer — Higher Education

UK Management College Ltd

Derby

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Career progression

Professional development

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Excellent transport links

Job summary

UK Management College is seeking a Psychology Lecturer at Derby Campus to contribute to Foundation Year and undergraduate teaching, developing engaging materials and promoting ethical practice. You will design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, supervise student projects, and participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance within a supportive HE environment.

This permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours per week) offers salary progression, pension, and ongoing

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master's minimum).
First degree in Psychology or related subject.
Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level.
Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments.
Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations.
Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice.
Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts.
Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills.
Commitment to CPD and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology.
Design and deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions with blended and student-centred approaches.
Develop and maintain teaching materials on the VLE informed by current research.
Facilitate active learning through case studies, group work, and real-world applications.
Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types.
Provide timely, fair feedback to support student learning.
Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes.
Supervise undergraduate dissertations and support methodology and analysis.
Promote ethical practice in teaching and research.
Monitor student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement.
Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme reviews.
Engage in assessment boards and quality assurance processes.
Work with awarding body partners to meet academic requirements.
Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development.