Lecturer in Psychology

QA Higher Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative academic environment

Job summary

QA Higher Education is seeking a Psychology Lecturer to join the Manchester Psychology team. The role involves delivering engaging teaching across core Psychology subjects, contributing to curriculum development and supporting students within a BPS-aligned curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have postgraduate psychology qualifications, GBC eligibility, HE teaching experience, and a commitment to outstanding student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master's or PhD desirable).
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience teaching Psychology within Higher Education.
• Knowledge of BPS accreditation requirements and the CORE GBC curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across core Psychology subjects.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research activity and academic quality assurance.
• Support students and provide high-quality academic assistance.

Skills

Teaching in HE

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Student support

Commitment to student experience

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology

GBC eligibility

Tools

BPS accreditation knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Psychology Lecturer

Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Start Date: October 2026

QA Higher Education is looking to appoint a Psychology Lecturer to join our Manchester-based Psychology team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a BPS-aligned Psychology curriculum and help shape the academic experience of a diverse and growing student population.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging teaching across core Psychology subjects and contribute to curriculum development, research activity, student support, and academic quality assurance. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, and/or Research Methods.

About You

• A postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master's or PhD desirable)
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society
• Experience teaching Psychology within Higher Education
• Knowledge of BPS accreditation requirements and the CORE GBC curriculum
• Strong communication, organisational and student support skills
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience

Experience teaching Research Methods and supporting laboratory-based practical work would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary+ Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing Psychology provision
• Access to professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and student-focused academic environment

About QA Higher Education

QA Higher Education is a private UK higher education provider working in partnership with UK universities to recruit to and deliver a range of programmes from foundation level to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We currently teach over 17,000 students from all over the world and are committed to widening access to higher education through innovative and inclusive learning opportunities.

QA Higher Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.

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