Lecturer in Psychology

FTE 0.6fte (working 22.2 hours a week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term (until 31 August 2027)

Salary: UH7 £37,099 pro rat pa to £44,263 pro rata pa depending on skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata, plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location:  College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The Department of Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire requires a Lecturer in Psychology to teach on its BA Sociology programme. The successful candidate will teach across a range of undergraduate modules.

Main duties and responsibilities

To work in the Department of Humanities providing high quality undergraduate teaching in Psychology including introductory modules (Practicing Psychology in an Uncertain World; Who Am I?) and theme-based modules (e.g. Psychological Myths) as part of the Sociology programme. Candidates whose research and teaching expertise relates to cognitive psychology or to the psychology of education would be especially welcome.

To support the teaching and research within the School on the BA (Hons) Sociology programme, especially students taking the joint Sociology and Psychology pathway.  

Skills and experience required

You will have proven expertise in an area of Psychology and an ability to teach a range of modules.

In addition, you will also have proven experience of teaching in Higher Education, along with administrative or managerial experience. This role also requires good communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and under your own initiative.

Ideally you will also have an established or emerging research profile in an area of Psychology or Sociology.

Qualifications required

Honours degree level, or equivalent qualification, in Psychology, plus a postgraduate qualification in Psychology or a PhD or equivalent qualification (completed or close to completion) in a relevant field.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to Dr Andrew Maunder, Head of Humanities  Email: a.c.maunder@herts.ac.uk.

Closing Date:01 September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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