Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology (Fixed Term)

Leeds Trinity University; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology for a fixed term role. The successful candidate will teach on accredited postgraduate courses and supervise clinical practice. Registration with relevant professional bodies and practical experience in Forensic Psychology are essential. This position offers flexible remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in Higher Education is desirable.
• Registered with professional bodies for Forensic Psychology.
• Ability to contribute to lectures and supervise clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the PGDip and MSc Forensic Psychology programmes.
• Act as clinical supervisors for students in the programme.
• Contribute to the overall development of the Forensic Psychology curriculum.

Skills

Practitioner experience in Forensic Psychology

Supervisory and training experience

Education

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society

Full membership to the Forensic Division

Job description

Overview

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology (Fixed Term)

Leeds Trinity University, West Yorkshire

• Contract: Fixed Term for 18 months
• Working pattern: Full-time (1.0fte) and Part-time (0.2fte) post(s)
• Location: Leeds Trinity University campus in Horsforth
• Salary: £47,389-56,535 per year
• Closing date: 24 October 2025
• Interview dates: Week commencing 3 November 2025

Part-Time (0.2fte) - 2 posts included in the overall recruitment

About the role

We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology to teach on our HCPC approved and MoJ funded PGDip in Forensic Psychology Practitioner programme and our BPS accredited MSc Forensic Psychology (Stage 1) programme, plus two part-time Senior Lecturers in Forensic Psychology to act as clinical supervisors on our PGDip Forensic Psychology Practitioner programme.

The successful applicants will have practitioner experience in Forensic Psychology and will be registered with the Health Care and Professions Council and/or a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, holding full membership to the Forensic Division. We will be pleased to consider applications from practitioners with supervisory and training experience who may have limited experience of teaching in Higher Education.

This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus in Horsforth. Through our agile working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Qualifications and experience

• Practitioner experience in Forensic Psychology
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
• Full membership to the Forensic Division; supervisory and training experience desirable
• Ability to contribute to teaching in Higher Education

Additional information

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from Women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

How to apply

To apply, please visit the university website. For queries about the application process, please email or call 0113 283 7130.