Lecturer in Psychology (Nottingham)

Arden University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top

Aviva pension plan

BUPA Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden courses for free

Golden Ticket – free Arden education

Additional excellent benefits

Job summary

Arden University in Nottingham is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join the Department of Psychology - UG to work on our Nottingham Campus. You will contribute to the development and delivery of our programmes and deliver excellent teaching, learning and support to our students.

You will act as a Personal Academic Coach, lead modules, design digital materials and provide high-quality feedback, while managing your teaching load and contributing to school activities.

Qualifications

• MSc in Psychology with GBC recognised by the BPS
• Experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision and pastoral care in Higher Education
• Track record of contributing to programme teams and being an inspiring lecturer
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12–18 months

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent teaching, learning and support to our students.
• Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC) supporting students' engagement and progression.
• Lead and develop modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and curriculum development.
• Design digital teaching material to meet defined learning objectives.
• Undertake assessment marking and provide high-quality feedback.
• Manage teaching activity and reflect on practice and development with guidance.
• Carry out administrative tasks to support teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to School level activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Dissertation supervision

Pastoral care

Curriculum development

Digital teaching material design

Education

MSc in Psychology (with GBC)

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Programme Lead

Department: Department of Psychology (UG)

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This role will require a presence of at least4 days a week on our Nottingham Campus, with1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You maybe required to be on campus5 days a weekin some cases,based on teaching and meeting requirements. Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit which could changes at any point during your employment,so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

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

Our School of Psychology, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, is dedicated to delivering outstanding, applied psychology education. Our collaborative and diverse academic community brings together experienced academics, practitioner psychologists, and industry professionals who are passionate about equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to thrive in a wide range of psychology-related careers and professional settings.

About the Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Psychology to join our Department of Psychology - UG to work in our Nottingham Campus. In this role you will be required to contribute to the development and delivery of our programmes. You will:

• Deliver excellent teaching, learning and support to our students.
• Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting students' engagement, progression and academic success.
• Lead and develop modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and curriculum development.
• Design excellent digital teaching material ensuring that content and methods of delivery meet defined learning objectives.
• Undertake assessment marking, design authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Manage your own teaching activity and reflect on practice and development of skills, with support/guidance as needed.
• Undertake administrative activities to support teaching and learning activities.
• Actively contribute to School level activity.

About You:

To be successful as a Lecturer in Psychology you will need:

• An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology, with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision, and pastoral care practices in Higher Education.
• A track record of successfully contributing to programme teams and being an inspiring and creative lecturer.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12-18 months.
• We encourage applications from those with experience in teaching across the required BPS curriculum and topics related to clinical/counselling/mental health.

Highly Desirable Criteria:

• A PhD (or close to completion) in Psychology or a closely related subject.
• Expertise in, or a willingness to engage in, appropriate applied AI practices.

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%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 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 28th September

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 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, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. 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.