Lecturer in Business Psychology

Arden University; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Business Psychology to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of students through innovative teaching and mentorship within a rapidly growing department. You will be instrumental in developing engaging curricula that prepares students for real-world challenges. With a commitment to accessibility and diversity, this university fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued. Join this forward-thinking university and help redefine higher education for career-focused learners.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Free Arden courses for employees

Access to Perkbox benefits

Christmas closure

‘Golden Ticket’ for free education

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Psychology recognized by BPS.
• Experience in Higher Education teaching and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' discipline knowledge and applied skills.
• Teach and supervise research methods in psychology.

Skills

Teaching and Learning Practices

Business Psychology Knowledge

Research Methods in Psychology

Dissertation Supervision

Education

MSc in Psychology

Job description

Salary: £39,596 - £45,848 per annum

Employment type:Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department:Department of Psychology (PG)

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This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Campuses. However our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts (Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, London or Manchester).

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for 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.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

The School of Psychology has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. The MSc in Business Psychology sits in the School of Psychology, alongside other undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses.

About the Opportunity:

The Lecturer in Business Psychology job role sits in the School of Psychology. Our MSc Business Psychology academic team has a diverse range of experiences from working in academia, as practitioners and working in industry. The focus for our Lecturers in Business Psychology is on developing students in both discipline knowledge and applied skills to make them employer-ready when they graduate from us.

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.
• Be experienced in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education, and be able to bring your knowledge and understanding to Arden to grow our programmes and provide excellent student outcomes.
• Be able to evidence your 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.
• Experienced in teaching research methods, particularly in psychology is an advantage
• Experience in dissertation supervision and teaching research methods, particularly in 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.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• 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 they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025

Interviews will take place on via MS Teams on 4th June 2025

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. This means that 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.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, 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 sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, 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.