Lecturer in Psychology

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

About the College/Department

The School of Psychology was established in 2020 and is situated within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. The School is home to our two Discipline areas of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) and Professional Psychological Practice (PPP). As a School we seek to deliver excellence in all areas of academic activity, including our teaching and research. We foster a culture of continual growth and improvement and seek to hold equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing as a central pillar to all activity. As a TEF Gold institution we put student experience at the heart of all of our activity.

About the role

As Lecturer in Psychology you will contribute to the delivery of a range of modules across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision, with a particular focus on core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society. The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends. 

The School of Psychology has an active research agenda, and you will have the opportunity to engage with and support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic activity, contributing to the research profile of the School of Psychology. Whilst we are back to full campus delivery and activity, there will be opportunity for working from home as agreed with the Head of Discipline. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit. This is a full-time position but we will consider part-time work, if desired.

The anticipated interview date will be 22nd November 2024.

About You

You will have some experience of teaching a range of modules in psychology and you will be actively pursuing your own research. We are particularly seeking candidates with knowledge of biopsychology and/or cognitive psychology, but will also consider other areas of expertise. Experience of curriculum design would be beneficial but is not essential. You might hold FHEA or have other teaching experience, but should be familiar with the HE context and its requirements. Excellence in communication, team and collaborative working are essential, both internally and externally.

Key Contacts

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jane Montague, Head of Discipline for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences via j.montague@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

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Advert Closes: 11/11/2024

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