Lecturer in Business Psychology

Arden University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Birmingham seeks a Lecturer in Business Psychology for the Postgraduate Team. The role focuses on delivering online lectures, fostering student engagement, and collaborating on curriculum development. Ideal candidates will have an MSc in Psychology, and experience in teaching and assessment practices. This position offers flexibility with remote working and a supportive academic environment focused on student outcomes.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Perkbox benefits

Free Arden courses for employees

Gift of free Arden education

Qualifications

• Recognized by the BPS as having a Graduate Basis for Chartership.
• Experience in teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Creativity and inspiration as a lecturer and colleague.
• Familiarity with research methods and dissertation supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online lectures for students.
• Ensure quality and development of learning materials.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide feedback.
• Lead creation of new programs reflecting industry trends.
• Collaborate to provide academic support.

Skills

Teaching

Psychology

Curriculum development

Student support

Business Psychology knowledge

Education

MSc in Psychology or equivalent

PhD (or close to completion) in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Job Details

Salary: £25,066 - £29,024 per annum (pro-rata of £41,220 - £47,728 per annum)

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Reporting into: Programme Lead

Department: Psychology (DL)

Employment model: Remote working arrangement, little to no travel to Coventry head office or Campus locations. The Arden work location is added to employment contracts.

About Arden University

Arden University is an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

About Our Department

The School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, is committed to providing high‑quality, applied psychology education. Our diverse academic team includes experienced academics, practitioners, and industry professionals, all focused on preparing students with discipline knowledge and practical skills for real‑world careers.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Lecturer in Business Psychology to join our Postgraduate Team. You will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures online for our students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high‑quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.

* Days of the week are negotiable.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Business Psychology you must have:

• An MSc or equivalent formal qualification in Psychology, and be recognised by the BPS as having a Graduate Basis for Chartership.
• Experience in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices, and the ability to bring your knowledge and understanding to Arden to grow our programmes and provide excellent student outcomes.
• Evidence of successful experience of working in programme teams and of being a creative and inspiring lecturer and colleague.
• Experience or knowledge in Business or Occupational Psychology.
• Experience teaching research methods, particularly in business psychology is an advantage.
• Experience in dissertation supervision, particularly in business psychology is an advantage.

When applying for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.

Highly Desirable Criteria:

• A PhD (or close to completion) in Psychology or a closely related subject.

Application Process

When applying for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the advert and job description.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. We reward our people with fantastic benefits:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and a Christmas closure.
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7 %.
• SimplyHealth plan option.
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles).
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends.
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education.

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness – reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If these values align with you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date

Monday 5th January.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. By indicating this on the application we consent for your information to be shared with the hiring team. For details on qualifications for a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, see the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. We welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.