Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology. 0.2fte

Goldsmiths, University of London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a qualified Forensic Psychologist to contribute to teaching and research in their BPS accredited programs. Ideal candidates will have the proper registrations, teaching experience, and a commitment to the values of higher education. This role offers generous benefits, including agile working, annual leave, professional development support, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir and running club

Qualifications

• Eligibility for BPS and HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist.
• Relevant teaching experience aligned with subject requirements.
• Commitment to and appreciation of the higher education mission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching on BPS accredited undergraduate and MSc degrees.
• Develop and contribute to research in the subject area.
• Engage in administrative tasks related to the role.

Skills

BPS and HCPC registration eligibility

Teaching experience

Commitment to higher education

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Subject

Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London is a thriving centre of excellence in research, learning and teaching. Our undergraduate programme is the UK’s top psychology programme for social mobility (Sutton Trust Universities and Social Mobility report 2021). 100% of our research impact and 82% of our overall research activity is rated officially world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

About the Role

We are seeking a Forensic Psychologist who can make excellent and inspiring contributions to teaching delivery on our BPS accredited undergraduate and MSc in Forensic Psychology degrees. We expect the role-holder to also develop and contribute to the subject area's research and administration.

About the Candidate

You will be eligible for BPS and HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist, have teaching experience and skills in line with the requirements specified, and have a commitment to, and appreciation of, the mission of higher education.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.