Academic Lead for Psychology / Sport Psychology provision

Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer/Reader/Associate Professor/Professor

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. We provide world-class facilities to our students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality, 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to ED&I we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more, please click here.

About the Role:

Hartpury University is looking for an experienced Psychology academic to lead the development and delivery of Psychology provision.  The role will be permanent, with the opportunity for negotiation on full-time or fractional appointment and the level of the role, depending upon the successful candidate's experience and personal circumstances.

You will:

• Lead on the development, validation and delivery of our new psychology provision (at undergraduate and postgraduate level) for a 2026 launch.
• Aspire continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and have a relationship with the relevant professional bodies to support curriculum endorsement and accreditation.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge/experience within sport and exercise psychology/psychology.
• Contribute to RKE activities and income generation to support institutional output and impact plans and ensure the development of a research-informed curriculum.

About You:

• Experience of curriculum development and validating professional body accredited awards.
• Relevant level 8 qualification/ideally be HCPC registered as a Chartered Psychologist.
• Professional recognition such as FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent/commitment to achieve the relevant status within one year of employment.
• Experience of conducting applied research projects that lead to impactful outputs.
• Foster industry partnerships which provide opportunities for students.
• Work independently/experience of leading others through successful projects.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 35 days annual leave
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 27^th February 2025.

Interviews will be held on w/c 10^th March 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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