Psychology Lecturer

UK Management College Ltd

Derby

Presencial

GBP 42 000 - 52 000

Tempo integral

Há 8 dias

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Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Career progression

Professional development

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Excellent transport links

Resumo da oferta

UK Management College is seeking a Psychology Lecturer at Derby Campus to contribute to Foundation Year and undergraduate teaching, developing engaging materials and promoting ethical practice. You will design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, supervise student projects, and participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance within a supportive HE environment.

This permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours per week) offers salary progression, pension, and ongoing

Qualificações

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master's minimum).
First degree in Psychology or related subject.
Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level.
Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments.
Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations.
Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice.
Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts.
Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills.
Commitment to CPD and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.

Responsabilidades

Deliver high-quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology.
Design and deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions with blended and student-centred approaches.
Develop and maintain teaching materials on the VLE informed by current research.
Facilitate active learning through case studies, group work, and real-world applications.
Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types.
Provide timely, fair feedback to support student learning.
Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes.
Supervise undergraduate dissertations and support methodology and analysis.
Promote ethical practice in teaching and research.
Monitor student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement.
Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme reviews.
Engage in assessment boards and quality assurance processes.
Work with awarding body partners to meet academic requirements.
Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development.

Conhecimentos

HE teaching experience

Assessment design & moderation

Supervising undergraduate projects

Ethics in psychology

Student engagement & progression

Communication

Curriculum development

Organisational skills

Research-informed teaching

Formação académica

Master's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Doctoral-level qualification in psychology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Psychology Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Derby Campus

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic and teaching requirements

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering career‑focused and industry‑aligned programmes. We work closely with awarding bodies, academic partners, and professional organisations to ensure our courses are rigorous, inclusive, and aligned with current academic and professional standards.

Our psychology provision is designed to support student progression, ethical practice, and research‑informed learning across foundation and undergraduate levels.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across foundation year and undergraduate programmes, supporting students to develop strong theoretical understanding, research skills, and ethical awareness within the discipline of psychology.

This role offers an opportunity to teach across core and applied psychological areas, contribute to curriculum development, and support student research and academic progression within a quality‑assured higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology
Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions using blended and student‑centred approaches
Develop and maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by current research and evidence‑based practice
Facilitate active learning through case studies, group activities, laboratory work, and real‑world application of psychological theory
Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types in line with module and programme requirements
Provide timely, fair, and constructive feedback to support student learning and development
Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes to ensure academic standards
Supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations, supporting methodology, analysis, and academic writing
Promote ethical practice in teaching and research, ensuring alignment with professional standards
Monitor and support student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement
Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme review activities
Participate in assessment boards, academic committees, and quality assurance processes
Work collaboratively with awarding body partners to meet academic and partnership requirements
Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development to support research‑informed teaching

About You

Essential

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master's minimum)
First degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
Subject expertise in one or more core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology, or research methods
Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level
Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments
Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations
Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice
Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts
Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills
Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledge

Desirable

Doctoral‑level qualification in a relevant psychological discipline
Evidence of engagement in research, scholarship, or professional psychological practice
Experience working within quality assurance frameworks and external examiner processes
Awareness of professional body requirements such as the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience working within an awarding body partnership model

Benefits