Programme Lead / Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Education and Scholarship/ Education and Research 

Grade 9, Salary Range:  £57,696 - £68,857 (depending on experience)

The Opportunity 

This post represents an exciting opportunity to expand our offering in Psychology and further strengthen our position as a School dedicated to research and teaching excellence. We are seeking an ambitious Senior Lecturer to act as Programme Lead for a new Msc in Forensic Psychology.

The successful candidate will be an HCPC Forensic Psychologist and have links to and experience of professional practice in this area as a Practitioner Psychologist.

We are seeking individuals who can lead the validation, development and delivery of our MSc in Forensic Psychology. The post-holder will also work closely with staff leading the existing suite of Psychology courses and will be able to demonstrate a track record of consistent contribution to the development of Forensic Psychology courses. They will have substantial experience of both teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervising research projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced academic; qualified (to PhD level) in forensic psychology and have experience of curriculum development and leadership of courses.

The successful candidate will have a clear plan for developing their scholarship or research programme in psychology, evidenced by successful independent research activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential for securing external research funding. The individual would join internationally renowned researchers in our Justice, Security, and Institutional Change research group.

Researchers within the School of Psychology are well supported with excellent facilities (https://www.keele.ac.uk/psychology/aboutus/equipmentandfacilities/)

The post-holder will join a dedicated group of 40 academic staff; enthusiastic educators, researchers and scholars, in the growing School of Psychology. Internationally recognised for offering high-quality education and research, Keele’s Psychology research was ranked 44^th in UoA4 in REF2021 with the majority deemed to be of international importance.

Psychology plays an active role contributing to Faculty and University developments. As a TEF Gold institution, Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, as well as innovative research, a beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. 

Please note the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the payscale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ 

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.  

Informal enquiries and/or visits to the School are welcomed: Contact

• Professor Abigail Locke (Head of School): a.j.locke@keele.ac.uk

Applications to this address will not be accepted

Closing date for applications: 16th June 2024

Interview date: 4th July 2024

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