Lecturer in Psychology

Arden University; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Lecturer in Psychology, where you will inspire students through dynamic lectures and innovative teaching methods. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of psychology education, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers. With a focus on both academic excellence and student support, you will collaborate with a passionate team committed to making education accessible. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday, a pension plan, and opportunities for personal development. If you are excited about creating a positive impact in higher education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Aviva pension plan

PMI or Healthcare Cashback

Free study for Arden courses

Golden Ticket for free Arden education

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field required.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willingness to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures for blended and distance learning students.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide high-quality feedback.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods and student support.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Assessment and Feedback

Student Support

Innovation in Teaching

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA

Job description

Lecturer in Psychology

£39,596 - £45,848pa plus £4,000 London Weighting and Excellent Benefits

Based on-site at our Holborn or Tower Hill Campus with a requirement to cover both campuses as and when required

Full time Permanent

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 the Department:

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

About the Opportunity:

This role of Lecturer in Psychology will be reporting into one of our Senior Lecturers in Psychology and be based out of our Holborn and Tower Hill campuses. As a Lecturer in Psychology you will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for our blended and distance learning 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.

About You

You will:

• Have AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or be willing to achieve it within 12-18 months.

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, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

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.

Closing Date: 5 February 2024

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.

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.

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.