Lecturer in Psychology

Wrexham University; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham University is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join its dynamic team. The role involves teaching, research, and contributing to programme development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, strong communication skills, and a background in psychology. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of the Psychology department and enhance student experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and learning within Higher Education sector is an advantage.
• Ability to contribute to the delivery of research methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, assess, and evaluate psychology programmes.
• Ensure a positive experience for students and monitor recruitment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Professional Body Accreditation by the British Psychological Society

Job description

Lecturer in Psychology (1 FTE)

Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places great emphasis on its quality of learning and teaching and student experience. We are a vibrant and diverse University located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellence learning and teaching underpinned by research.

Following recent developments in the Faculty, we are now seeking a lecturer to work with our Psychology team. Applicants holding professional body accreditation by the British Psychological Society will be particularly welcome.

We seek to appoint an individual with vision who can contribute to the development of the programmes and to the growth of the department. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates whom are able to contribute to the delivery of research methods as well as support our growing portfolio of programmes.

You will combine a passion for teaching and research. The successful candidate will assume a key role in the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of the programmes we offer. You will work with students, team members and colleagues across the wider University to ensure a positive experience for students, monitor student recruitment and retention and address all University quality assurance processes. Teaching and learning experience within the Higher Education sector would be an advantage.

The role is varied and challenging, so you will need to be a highly self-motivated individual who is able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines, both autonomously and as part of a team. You will have outstanding communication and organisational skills and an eye for detail. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but not essential.

Job shares are welcome.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Natalie Roch, Principal Lecturer in Psychology via [e-mail].

Closing date for receipt of applications is 01/06/2025.

PLEASE NOTE CV’S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM.