Psychology Lecturer & Digital Learning Innovator

Arden University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join our Newcastle Campus. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and supervision of dissertations, with opportunities to lead modules and develop digital materials.

You will support student success as a Personal Academic Coach, undertake marking and assessment design, and contribute to curriculum development within the Department of Psychology (BL).

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) as recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Excellent data analysis and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision, and pastoral care practices in Higher Education.
• A track record of contributing to programme teams and being an inspiring lecturer.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12-18 months.
• Experience related to BPS curriculum and research topics such as forensic, cyberpsychology, counselling, clinical, etc.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent teaching, learning opportunities and dissertation supervision.
• Lead and develop modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and curriculum development.
• Design digital teaching material meeting defined learning objectives.
• Undertake assessment marking, design authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Support student success as a named Personal Academic Coach (PAC) to a defined caseload.
• Manage teaching and student success activities and reflect on practice with guidance as needed.
• Undertake administrative activities to support teaching and learning.
• Participate in or lead projects or activities relevant to the School's aims.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teaching in HE

Assessment

Dissertation supervision

Pastoral care

Education

MSc in Psychology with GBC

Job description

Arden University is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join our Newcastle Campus. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and supervision of dissertations, with opportunities to lead modules and develop digital materials.

You will support student success as a Personal Academic Coach, undertake marking and assessment design, and contribute to curriculum development within the Department of Psychology (BL).