Lecturer (E&S) (DForenPsy)

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Job summary

University of Exeter in Exeter, UK, invites applications for a Lecturer in DForenPsy (Education and Scholarship) to support the delivery of research modules on the Doctor of Forensic Psychology programme. The post is 0.7FTE and permanent.

The role involves teaching, supervising and examining in qualitative and quantitative methods, contributing to postgraduate programmes, and developing innovative teaching practices across the Faculty. Salary is £43,482 grade F, pro rata, with immediate start.

Qualifications

• PhD or professional doctorate in psychology or closely related field.
• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise and examine in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision on related postgraduate programmes in the Clinical Portfolio.
• Design and deliver research teaching, including small-scale Quality Improvement studies and systematic literature reviews.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching practices across the Faculty, in person and virtual.

Education

PhD or Professional Doctorate (or near completion)

Job description

About The Role

Lecturer - DForenPsy (Education and Scholarship)

This0.7FTEpost is availableimmediatelyon a permanent basis.

Salary will be £43,482 grade F, pro rata, subject to knowledge, skills, and experience.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours.

The Role

HLS Psychology/Cedar

The post of Lecturer in DForenPsy to support the delivery of the research modules on the Doctor of Forensic Psychology programme.

The role involves supporting and designing the delivery of research teaching and training, across qualitative and quantitative methods, and systematic literature reviews

The role involves teaching, supervising and examining in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.The role includes contributing to teaching and supervision on related postgraduate programmes in the Clinical Portfolio.

The role includes a contribution to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices, both in person and virtual, across the Faculty.

The role will entail attending regular team meetings and collaborating with other Research Team members and colleagues external to the University, to ensure a high-quality, research training related to Forensic Psychology.

The postholder(s) will be expected to participate in the full range of research-support activities provided on the programme. This includes providing teaching sessions and one-to-one supervision of DForenPsy Trainees to produce small-scale Quality Improvement Studies, Systematic Literature Reviews and Empirical studies that comprise their PGR Doctoral thesis.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will:

• - Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD or Professional Doctorate (or nearing completion) to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning;
• - Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
• - Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
• - Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Research Director Janet Smithson, email [e-mail] or Joint Programme Director Karen Gough, email [e-mail]

The closing date for completed applications is 2 September. Interviews are expected to take place on 14 September.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.

How we can help

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.