Postdoctoral Teaching Associate

Royal Holloway, University of London; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is looking for a Postdoctoral Teaching Associate in the Department of Psychology. The role involves teaching, supervision, and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in psychology and be passionate about delivering effective teaching. A competitive salary and benefits package, including generous leave and pension contributions, await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Recent PhD completion preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student supervision.
• Interest in developing educational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching, supervision, and assessment.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Develop high-quality teaching methodologies.

Skills

Expertise in applied psychology areas

High-quality teaching skills

Student supervision capabilities

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Teaching Associate

Department of Psychology

Location
Egham

Salary
£41,374 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type
Full Time

Hours per Week
35

Weeks per Year
52

Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 20 November 2025

Reference
1125-283

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent/Fixed-Term - One permanent appointment and one 12-month appointment

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Teaching Associate post in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, starting 5 January 2026. The post holder will engage in teaching, supervision, and assessment across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role is mainly student facing and is ideally suited for people who have recently completed a PhD and who are interested in developing their educational skills within a supportive department. They should be enthusiastic about delivering effective high-quality teaching and supervision of student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ideal candidate will have expertise in more applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, forensic, health, applied social, developmental, or occupational), although applicants with expertise in other areas will also be considered.

The post holders will work as part of our academic team in a dynamic and supportive environment that is known internationally for its outstanding research and teaching. There is a strong research environment, with the Department ranked 3rd in the UK in the 2021 REF for our world‑leading and internationally excellent research. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular career development and training opportunities provided.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail].

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Gemma Northam at [e-mail].

Please quote the reference: 1125-283

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification