Lecturer in Women’s Health Psychology

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks a passionate Lecturer in Women’s Health Psychology to enhance research and teaching. This role involves delivering high-quality education and conducting impactful research in women's health. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders, contributing to innovative projects and collaborations. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to addressing significant health issues affecting women, and enjoy a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the field of health psychology and contribute to meaningful research outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD level qualification in Psychology or related area required.
• Experience in teaching and research in women's health essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct impactful research in women's health and psychology.

Skills

Research in women's health

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching

Job description

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School of Psychology

Teaching & Research

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Lecturer in Women’s Health Psychology

School of Psychology

Women’s health is an exciting emerging area of health and applied psychology focused on health conditions that affect women disproportionately or differently. The post holder will deliver high-quality research and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and support our expanding research interests in women’s health, and other areas aligned with Health and Applied Psychology.

The successful candidate will join the School of Psychology and the Women’s Health Research Wales centre. As such, the post is open to candidates with strong motivation to enhance impactful research, innovation, co-production and teaching in women’s health, health and clinical psychology. The role will include research, teaching, research supervision from undergraduate to doctorate level, placement supervision, and supporting collaboration within the School and pan-Wales via the Centre. The role will also include individual research interests in priority thematic areas of the Women’s Health Research Centre Wales, including rare and stigmatised health conditions, underserved communities of women, early onset and life-long conditions, and health(y) transitions across the lifespan.

For further details, see https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology/about-us . We work from synapse to society and have many applied research collaborations and projects with other disciplines and external partners (Welsh and UK governments, NHS, industry, charities).

This is a full-time, open-ended position.

Salary: £51,039 - £55,755 per annum (Grade 7 Lecturer)

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Closing date: Sunday, 4 May 2025

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Job Description

Main Function of Post

To deliver high-quality research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise, and to inspire others to do the same.

Research

• To conduct research within the areas of women’s health and psychology, and contribute to the overall internationally recognised research performance of the School and University, by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, international conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of research staff and postgraduate/MSc research students.
• To independently develop and co-produce with stakeholders research objectives, projects or proposals for own or joint research including research funding, acting as a PI as required. To develop research networks through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations and stakeholder and community engagement.
• To participate in School research activities.
  
  

Teaching

• To independently contribute to module and curriculum development and lead modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, inspiring students.
• To design and deliver high-quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• To carry out other forms of scholarship associated with teaching duties (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University, as applies to the post.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students, the supervision of PGR’s and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required.
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.
  
  

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally, to raise awareness of the School and Women’s Health Research Wales centre profiles, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile and translate research outcomes into impact beyond the academic sphere To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally, to raise awareness of the School and Women’s Health Research Wales centre profiles, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile and translate research outcomes into impact beyond the academic sphere.
• To contribute to leadership, strategic development and improvements to the School, as appropriate for level of appointment.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications And Education

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
• Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, or equivalent qualification or experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• An established expertise and proven portfolio of co-produced research experience in women’s health and at least one of the following research fields:
• health or applied psychology
• rare and stigmatised health conditions, underserved communities of women, early onset and life-long conditions or prevention and health(y) transitions
• social determinants of health
• Significant teaching experience at a high level of quality at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Growing national reputation within academic field
• Proven substantial record of publications in national journals and/or other research outputs.
• A clear strategic vision for future development, accompanied by proven ability to attain competitive research funding
• Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School teaching programmes
  
  

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

• Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
• The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Relevant professional qualification(s)
• Evidence of collaborations with industry, healthcare providers and practitioners, policymakers, or third sector including patient representatives
• Evidence of expertise in analysis of routinely collected data, intersectional methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative) or digital intervention
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School
• Willingness to contribute to and champion a positive research environment and culture
• A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.
• Fluency in Welsh, written and oral
  
  

Additional Information

Cardiff University School of Psychology

The School of Psychology at Cardiff University (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology) offers a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work and study with a strong reputation for collegiality, teaching and research. We especially encourage collaborations that are interdisciplinary or cross the traditional sub-disciplines of psychology. We are located in the heart of Cardiff, which is a vibrant, growing capital city surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. These qualities present unparalleled opportunities for your personal and professional development.

Our School Is Long Established, Well Resourced, With a Highly Regarded International Reputation. The School Is One Of The Largest In The UK And Is Ranked 7th For Psychology In The Complete University Guide 2022. Our 2021 REF Panel ('Psychology, Psychiatry And Neuroscience') Achieved An Overall Position Of 7th (out Of 93) In The UK, 95% Of Our Research Is Deemed As Either World-leading Or Internationally Excellent And Our Research Environment Was Awarded The Highest Possible Score. Our Size And Scale Mean That You Can Expect To Engage With Colleagues Teaching And/or Conducting Research Across The Full Breadth Of Psychology Under And Between Four Broad Themes

• neuroscience
• cognitive science
• developmental and health
• social and environmental.
  
  

Our Research

Our internationally leading research delivers advances in knowledge and improvements in quality of life through shaping public policy and improving health outcomes. Researchers in the School work across the breath of psychology and tackle major challenges facing society and the environment. This includes changing UK legislation on consumer charges to reduce single-use plastic waste, introduction of a new national service to support the adoption of siblings and hard-to-place children in care, and transformation of guidance for the UK emergency services. Our broad research is supported through research centres, multi-disciplinary partnerships, and strong collaboration with users, industry, NHS, charities, and the public.

The successful candidate will join the Women’s Health Research Wales Centre, a Health and Social Care Research Wales funded centre with a head office in Cardiff University, and core partners at Bangor University, Swansea University and University of South Wales. The Centre will be the national hub for existing women’s health research leaders in Wales, a centre of excellence for research, innovation, co-production and leadership development. Its mission is to eliminate inequalities in the health and social care of girls, women and people assigned female at birth.

Our Teaching

We teach British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited undergraduate, MSc and professional doctorate psychology courses, as well as training a strong community of PhD students. At all levels, students can undertake professional placements with a wide variety of partners.

Teaching at Cardiff University was awarded a silver classification in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning that we deliver high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. Not only that, but as a School, we also score highly in the National Student Survey (NSS), with an average student satisfaction score of 86% over the last five years.

Our Working Environment

We take an inclusive approach to academic life, and we will fully support you in achieving your learning, teaching and research goals. We have a vibrant and international community of students and staff that are fundamental to our success. In whichever capacity you might join us, you can be sure that we will provide you with a friendly and supportive environment with the opportunity to reach your full potential. We look forward to working with you.

Salary Range Min.

51,039

Salary Range Max.

55,755

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Research

Grade

Grade 7