Lecturer in Positive Psychology

Applications are invited from well-qualified university-level lecturer to teach Positive Psychology course to upperclassmen US students at IES Abroad London. We are looking for motivated, experienced teacher with strong expertise and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

The essential criteria for the post are:

• A PhD in a directly relevant subject and / or extensive professional experience and a demonstrated reputation in their field.
• Evidence of contribution to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity, esp. in a classroom context, working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate students.
• Experience of teaching international students.
• Proven track record of module / course administration.
• Good grasp of classroom and learning technology.

Desirable criteria are:

• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of teaching U.S. students.
• Experience of working in a Study Abroad context. 

Details of the number of classes and course scheduling will be communicated with successful shortlisted candidates during their interview. The dates of our Spring semester are: 13^TH January – 19^th April 2025. 

We pay a competitive hourly rate here at IES, starting from £90 depending on candidates’ expertise and experience in the field.

IES provides students from U.S. colleges and universities with high-quality academic study abroad programs that foster intercultural development through learning abroad. IES (renamed the Institute for the International Education of Students in 1997), is a global, non-profit organisation based in Chicago with over 30 programmes in 15 countries.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on Friday 4^TH October but early applications are encouraged as positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email their cover letter and CV with subject title of 'Lecturer in Positive Psychology’ to Ms Rohima Miah, Academic Manager at IES Abroad London via the 'Apply' button above.

All applicants should be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.K.

For further information about IES Abroad, please visit our website at www.iesabroad.org

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