Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research)

Cardiff University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to contribute to teaching and research within their School of Psychology. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time work and aims to enhance the school's research and teaching capabilities. Candidates with expertise in applied psychology are encouraged to apply. The position includes a competitive salary and excellent benefits, fostering a positive working environment for all staff.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual increments within the pay scale

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree required.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Ability to obtain competitive research funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within Psychology and contribute to research performance.
• Design and deliver teaching programmes.
• Engage with external agencies and networks.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Team Working

Education

Postgraduate degree at PhD level

Job description

Advert

Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research)
School of Psychology

As part of our continued development, Cardiff University School of Psychology has an open-ended lecturer vacancy. We are a large, diverse and internationally leading School with highly rated teaching and research.

The post is available full-time or part-time (in multiples of 0.2 FTE to a total of 1 FTE). We are particularly looking for individuals with expertise or interest in the following areas:

• Applied practitioner psychologists (Clinical, Health, Counselling, Forensic) or;
• Mental health and/or psychological wellbeing

For the T&R pathway, we aim to complement and extend our research and impact strengths in directions aligned to national and international challenges (as identified by research funders, such as NIHR), enabling successful candidates to build, lead and sustain research groups and new collaborations, as well as providing engaging teaching and academic leadership. For example, candidates can consider how they might align with and link between our research centres or other areas of strength (see http://psych.cf.ac.uk/). All lecturers also provide or support some teaching beyond their specialisms, for example in research methods or supporting tutorials or research supervision to existing applied psychological programmes.

Applicants with recognised applied psychology or/and therapy qualifications are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to sustaining our positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. We welcome applicants from currently under-represented groups and from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.

This post is up to 1 FTE (35 hours per week), open-ended and available immediately.

Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum, pro-rata if part-time (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Given the nature of this position, which requires individuals to possess skills and expertise that are specific and in short supply, under the Market Supplement Policy we may be in a position to increase the salary to a maximum of £55,755 per annum.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Informal enquiries can be made to [e-mail]

For further information about the School of Psychology and other vacancies, please visit About us - School of Psychology - Cardiff University

It is School of Psychology policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.

Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number.

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Closing Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Main Function

To contribute across the breadth of research, teaching, and knowledge transfer and engagement activity. To advance and disseminate knowledge in your subject area, and to contribute to taught courses, research supervision, administration and leadership. The roles will entail a balance between research, teaching and other duties that support the life of our School community of students and staff, as well as the wider University.

• To conduct research within Psychology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students, potentially including supervision of professional doctorate students.
• Where appropriate, to translate research outcomes into impact beyond the academic sphere, and to build and maintain links with external agencies and networks.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level.
• A clear strategic vision for future development that aligns to important challenges in the field and would benefit from the environment in Cardiff University.
• To participate in activities to raise the profile of the Schools portfolio of applied psychology training pathways to relevant populations including audiences that are underrepresented in applied psychology professions
• To participate in School research activities.

Teaching

• To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, the pastoral care of students, skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master's students and the co-supervision of PGR's and postgraduates on the applied psychology programmes.
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the Schools profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
• Relevant professional qualification(s)

Additional Information

Cardiff University School of Psychology
The School of Psychology offers a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work and study. We are located in the civic centre of Cardiff, which is a vibrant, growing capital city surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. These two qualities present unparalleled opportunities for your personal and professional development.

The School is one of the largest in the UK and was ranked 10th for Psychology in the Complete University Guide 2024. Our REF 2021 results confirmed our position as a world-leading centre of excellence. We achieved an overall position of 7th (out of 93) in the UK. Our research environment was awarded the highest possible score (4.0).
We are long established, well resourced, with a highly regarded international reputation. Our size and scale mean that you can conduct teaching and/or research across the full breadth of psychology under and between four broad themes:

• Developmental and health
• Social and environmental
• Cognitive science
• Neuroscience

Our Research
Our internationally leading research delivers advances in knowledge and improvements in quality of life through shaping public policy and improving health outcomes. From award-winning firefighter decision-making research that led to a nationwide policy change, world-leading research informing environmental and climate policy or innovations in schools, health and social care, to producing the most detailed images of the brain, our broad research is supported through research centres, multi-disciplinary partnerships, and strong collaboration with users, industry, the NHS, charities and the public.

Our Teaching
We teach British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited undergraduate, MSc and professional doctorate psychology courses, as well as training a strong community of PhD students. At all levels, students can undertake professional placements with a wide range of partners.

Teaching at Cardiff University was awarded a silver classification in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning that we deliver high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. As a School, we score highly in the National Student Survey (NSS), with an average student satisfaction score of 86% over the last five years.

Our Working Environment
We take an inclusive approach to academic life, and we will fully support you in achieving your teaching and research goals and career aspirations. We have a vibrant and international community of students and staff that are fundamental to our success. In whichever capacity you might join us, you can be sure that we will provide you with a friendly and supportive environment with the opportunity to reach your full potential. We look forward to working with you.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

1. Postgraduate degree at either a PhD level or a professional doctorate level in a relevant subject area.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. An emerging record of international journal publications and/or other outputs and achievements of the highest esteem within and beyond the field, demonstrating an established expertise and a promising portfolio of research in an area relevant to the School of Psychology.
2. Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level and ability to engage students and contribute to the leadership and continued development of teaching and supervision across the Schools teaching programmes
3. Ability to demonstrate potential in obtaining competitive research funding, as a principal investigator, as part of a team where your role is clearly identified, to build and maintain a productive research team - Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
4. Motivation and proven ability to support colleagues and students to enhance a positive working environment and to help our continued improvement and development (all grades), including a willingness and ability to take responsibility for academically related administration and leadership (as appropriate for level).
5. Enthusiasm, self-motivation and resilience to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community, with a creative, innovative, team-working attitude.
6. To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader.

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

8. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.

1. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.

Desirable Criteria

1. Teaching or research experience of qualitative research methods.
2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
4. A willingness to take responsibility for academic-related administration.
5. Experience of providing professional psychological services in a specific setting (e.g. NHS, education, charitable sector).
6. Accreditation of a recognised relevant psychotherapeutic approach (e.g. HCPC, BABCP etc.)