Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology

eTeach UK Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology to lead its new BSc (Hons) program. The role involves enhancing student experience, conducting research, and collaborating with professional bodies. A PhD and teaching qualifications are essential. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts

On-site fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in cognitive and biological psychology.
• Ability to lead and develop a curriculum.
• Experience in applied research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the student experience.
• Contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities.

Skills

Teaching and supervising research projects

Conducting practical work in psychology labs

Building networks

Research methods

Active research

Education

Undergraduate degree in psychology

PhD in Psychology

Higher education teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology

£36,047 – £40,548 per annum (Lecturer salary band)

£41,757 – £52,851 per annum (Senior Lecturer salary band)

A minimum of 37 hours per week – Permanent.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in cognitive and biological psychology to programme lead the BSc (Hons) Psychology due to be launched in September 2025. You will have the opportunity to support the success and future growth of the psychology provision, including the development and validation of postgraduate provisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and build relationships with the relevant professional bodies to support curriculum endorsement and accreditation (British Psychological Society).
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience within cognitive and biological psychology.
• Contribute to Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) activities, including potential income generation, to support institutional output and impact plans and ensure the development of a research‑informed curriculum.

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, and successful applicants should be able to positively evidence this within their application.

About You

• Experience teaching and supervising student research projects in higher education in the BPS core areas of cognitive and biological psychology. The ability to teach research methods would also be advantageous.
• Experience conducting practical work in psychology labs, notably within cognitive and biological psychology.
• Hold an undergraduate degree in psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered membership.
• Hold a PhD in Psychology and be HCPC registered as a practitioner psychologist.
• Hold a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA) or be committed to obtain one within one year.
• Active researcher with experience conducting applied research projects that lead to impactful outputs in cognitive and biological psychology.
• Build private and public sector networks and work collaboratively to enhance the reputation of Hartpury University in higher education and occupational circles.

We Offer a Fantastic Package of Staff Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with a blended approach of office and home working.
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous pension scheme (TPS).
• Employee Discounts Scheme.
• On‑site fitness facilities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Support for continuous professional development.
• Flexible working opportunities available.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave.

About Us

With over 2600 students studying undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees, Hartpury presents a unique environment designed to support an outstanding student experience. We offer industry‑relevant provision, supported by staff with strong professional links and a range of research and knowledge exchange activities, underpinned by specialist resources. We truly value student experience at Hartpury. Hartpury’s 2030 strategic focus is on building a reputation for excellence across our academic provision and associated RKE activities. We have recently undergone a restructure creating two schools; priorities vary but full alignment remains with the 2030 strategy.

The Department of Applied Sport and Psychology houses our well‑established sports coaching, sports education, and sport performance curriculum, and in September 2026 we will launch a brand‑new provision in psychology – a BSc (Hons) Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology with sport and exercise perspectives.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves. We particularly welcome applicants who are underrepresented, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. In line with our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements, and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th January 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 19th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or to respond to business needs. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.