Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Edge Hill University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and Visa Assistance

CPD opportunities

Teacher’s Pension Scheme (28.68%)

Staff benefits scheme

Job summary

Edge Hill University seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology to deliver outstanding teaching and contribute to research and curriculum development. You will teach across the psychology portfolio, engaging students and contributing to pastoral support and academic mentoring.

For Senior Lecturer level, evidence of extensive higher education teaching and research publications is expected, with potential for leadership in curriculum development and research activity.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in psychology and ability to inspire students through engaging teaching.
• Collaborative and adaptable colleague with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting students with diverse academic and personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to students.
• Develop high-quality research and knowledge exchange, contributing to the Department’s research culture and REF activity.

Skills

Teaching in Psychology

Curriculum development

Research publication

Communication skills

Education

Higher education teaching experience

Job description

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology, you will play an important role in delivering an outstanding student experience while contributing to the continued development of our teaching and research.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

You will teach across our psychology portfolio, including core areas of the British Psychological Society curriculum, with opportunities to contribute to applied pathway modules and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Your key focus will be to:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Contribute to curriculum development and provide high-quality academic and pastoral support that helps students achieve their potential; and
• Develop high-quality research and knowledge exchange, contributing to the Department’s research culture and future REF activity. At Senior Lecturer level, you will also have opportunities to take greater responsibility for curriculum leadership, quality enhancement, research activity and supporting the development of colleagues. You will join a collegiate and ambitious Department with specialist facilities including, eye-tracking and behavioural testing facilities, alongside established national and international collaborations.As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Rebecca Monk, Head of Department of Psychology at YouAs Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology, You will have strong subject knowledge, and the ability to inspire students through engaging and effective teaching.

You will be a collaborative and adaptable colleague with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting students with diverse academic and personal needs. You will be able to contribute across our teaching portfolio, including pathway provision and qualitative and quantitative research methods, and demonstrate the potential to produce internationally excellent research.

You will be motivated to develop research, knowledge exchange and external networks that create impact beyond academia.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, you will bring significant higher education teaching experience, innovative approaches to teaching and evidence of research publication activity. In return, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking team where bespoke mentorship, professional development and opportunities to develop your teaching and research will help you take the next step in your academic career.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%.
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create.

Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too.

So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in.

It’s about what you take out into the world. Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.