University Teacher In Psychology

Loughborough University; Sharnford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough University invites applications for an enthusiastic University Teacher to support undergraduate psychology and both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The role includes teaching and assessment in core areas of Psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society, in addition to dissertation supervision.

Experience of teaching Qualitative Research Methods is desirable.

Qualifications

• Teaching and assessment across core psychology areas defined by the British Psychological Society
• Dissertation supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Experience with qualitative research methods is desirable
• Applicants should hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology and a relevant postgraduate qualification

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across psychology core areas (cognitive, biological, developmental, social, research methods)
• Supervise dissertations for undergrad and postgrad
• Contribute to the SSEHS teaching and assessment team in a psychology context

Skills

Teaching experience

Student support

Dissertation supervision

Qualitative Research Methods

BPS psychology

Education

BPS accredited psychology degree

Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD, MSc)

Job description

Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Full-time (37-hours per week); Fixed-term until 29 February 2028, term-time only

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced University Teacher to support our undergraduate programmes in Psychology, and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Responsibilities include teaching and assessment in core areas of Psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society (including cognitive, biological, developmental, social, and research methods), in addition to dissertation supervision. Experience of teaching Qualitative Research Methods is desirable. Applicants should have a BPS accredited undergraduate qualification and a relevant postgraduate qualification.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term, term-time only, contract until 28 February 2028. This is a term-time only role meaning the role holder will not be working over the summer (the role initially runs until 30 June 2027 and resumes on 01 September 2027).

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department

The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing.

About You

• British Psychological Society accredited degree in Psychology (or related discipline)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD, MSc, etc)
• Experience of teaching and assessment in Higher Education
• A willingness to support students and deliver a high-quality teaching and assessment experience for diverse learners

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.