Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join their dynamic School of Psychology. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your research career at a prestigious Russell Group University. You will contribute to a vibrant teaching environment while leading innovative research in areas such as Health and Wellbeing, Cognition, and more. The position provides generous holidays, a robust pension scheme, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate educators committed to excellence in teaching and research.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Access to personal development courses

Qualifications

• PhD and postgraduate experience in Psychology or related fields.
• Strong research funding and high-quality research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class teaching and learning experiences.
• Provide leadership within internal administrative structures.

Skills

Research Funding

Teaching Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Psychology

Postgraduate Experience

Job description

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Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research), Leeds

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University of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research)

School of Psychology

Are you passionate about furthering your research career in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Are you committed to delivering a first-class learning and teaching experience?

The School seeks candidates to complement and strengthen its research and teaching portfolio. Applicants should have a PhD and postgraduate experience in a relevant field, evidenced by appropriate research funding and high-quality outputs. We welcome candidates whose research complements existing expertise within the School in areas such as:

• Health, Wellbeing & Healthcare services
• Childhood, Adolescence, & Ageing
• Cognition, Perception, & Action
• Appetite, Nutrition, & Obesity

You should be committed to providing excellent teaching and be capable of effective instruction. Additionally, you will be expected to provide leadership within our internal administrative structures to foster an excellent environment for staff and students.

What we offer in return

• 26 days' holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days annually!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted staff memberships at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym with facilities including a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and various self-development courses such as languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies, and more
• Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes