Psychology Lecturer

We are looking to recruit a Psychology Lecturer to join our Business and Science School based at our central Leeds campus on a fixed term contract until April 2026.

We are open to applicants in all areas of Psychology, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with a specialism in teaching Individual Differences (e.g. diversity in personality and intelligence) and applied areas of forensic, business or computer-human interaction.

As a Psychology Lecturer you will design, develop, and deliver learning and teaching across a range of Psychology modules. Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes according to the University’s strategy, contributing to activities that influence leading-edge practice, and undertake evidence-based applied practice activities.

Starting salary between for Lecturer between £40,250-£42,250 and Senior Lecturer between £48,000-£53,000 (doe) (plus Location weighting of £1,550)

As a Psychology Lecturer at The University of Law Business and Science School, you will:

• Teach and assess across the University of Law course portfolio in such subjects assigned to you. This will include teaching and assessing students across a range of written and oral skills and giving individual feedback on students’ performances.
• Assist in the preparation of assignments and assessments.
• Participate in course design and review.
• Act as an academic coach to students, including being available and willing to discuss students’ problems as they arise, their performance and academic progression
• Assist in marketing, widening participation and extra-curricular events.
• Supervise student dissertations and research projects.

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCHE)*

(For Senior Lecturers – Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and PgCHE are both required)

• Enjoy being challenged (by students and course content in equal measure)
• Adapt to the different learning styles of students and methods of course delivery
• Eager to share your expertise and become involved in all aspects of enhancing the student experience

*If you are applying for the Lecturer position and do not currently have/are not undertaking a PgCHE or equivalent qualification, it is a requirement that you enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), within 18 months of passing probation.

Please note - For Senior Lecturers: You will have developed significant expertise in application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Application Close Date: 8^th December 2024

For an informal discussion please contact Julie.Prescott@law.ac.uk. You can view the full job description by visiting our careers site (via the ‘Apply’ button above). 

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

We’re committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

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