Teaching Fellow in Psychology

Please note, this post is fixed-term for 48 months and part-time at 0.5 FTE.

We are seeking individuals passionate about the science of Teaching and Learning to join our vibrant and forward-thinking community as Teaching Fellows in the School of Psychology, Sport Science & Wellbeing.

We have two posts available, CHS178 and CHS179, which are both fixed-term for 48 months at part-time at 0.5 FTE.

In this role, you will contribute to undergraduate teaching in our existing Psychology programs, support the academic development of our students, and engage in curriculum development to enhance our pedagogical approaches.

You should demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality education and a genuine passion for psychological research and its application. These positions are ideally suited for those currently studying or planning to study for a part-time PhD at the University of Lincoln.

Psychology at the University of Lincoln is among the Top 40 in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and 99% of our research was judged to be of international significance, with all of our work having internationally excellent real-world impact.

The School further has two purpose built buildings, the Human Performance Centre and the Sarah Swift Building (shared with the School of Health and Care Science) and we have an extensive range of well-equipped dedicated research equipment including EEG, TMS, Eye tracking (Tobii, Eyelink, DPI, Ober and VSG), Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound imaging and a 3D body and face scanner. There are also specific labs dedicated to Psychobiology, Sleep and Baby research and resources to support comparative / animal-based research in the field.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact our Psychology Subject Lead, Dr Lynn Pickerell at lpickerell@lincoln.ac.uk.

The University of Lincoln and the School are committed to the advancement and progression of women in science, as demonstrated by the School's Athena SWAN Silver Gender Equality Charter award. We recognise the positive impact of diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive environment, where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and particularly those from Black and UK Ethnic Minority communities and candidates with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification
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You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.

Closing Date: Wednesday 08 January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025

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