Lecturer in Psychology

University of Brighton; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Brighton is seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Psychology to inspire the next generation of psychologists. This fixed-term, full-time role involves teaching across core psychology curriculum areas, supervising dissertation students, and contributing to a supportive academic community. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant subject area and be eligible for membership of the British Psychological Society. Opportunities for remote working will be provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Travel loan schemes

Range of other benefits

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of general psychology.
• Ability to contribute to teaching across various core psychology curriculum areas.
• Commitment to pastoral care and supporting student development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise final year dissertation students.
• Provide support for students' research as necessary.

Skills

Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society

Competent with IT in relation to teaching and learning

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

School of Humanities and Social Science

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb Salary: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum Fixed Term End Date: 09/10/2026 Closing Date: Monday 11 August 2025 Reference: HU3126M-25-143

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of psychologists?

We’re seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Psychology to join our vibrant, academically rich, and interdisciplinary School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of Psychologists nestled between the South Downs National Park, and the coast here in Brighton. The team has seen some growth in recent years and is keen to add breadth to an already strong bank of expertise.

You will need to have a solid knowledge of general psychology as a basis for teaching on a variety of core BPS psychology curriculum areas, across our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to a range of teaching across the curriculum, and have a commitment to pastoral care, and supporting students’ development. The role will require you to take over the supervision of final year dissertation students who have already started their projects, providing support for students’ research where necessary.

To Be Successful In This Post, You Should Also

• Be eligible for membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Have a degree in a relevant subject area.
• Be competent with IT, particularly in relation to teaching and learning.
  
  

This is a full-time (37 hours per week) fixed-term post to cover a period of maternity leave, based at our Brighton Moulsecoomb campus and we welcome applications from people seeking to job share.

Why Join Us?

At Brighton, you’ll find a supportive and forward-thinking academic community. We offer a generous annual leave package, travel loan schemes and a range of other benefits. There will be opportunities for some remote working depending on timetables.

Informal Enquiries Are Welcome – Please Contact

Professor Lara Perry, Dean of Humanities and Social Science: [e-mail] or

Dr Mark Wright and Dr David Harley, Co-Subject Leads for Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy: [e-mail]

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Job Description

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.

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