Senior Lecturer: Psychology

Salary

From £46,485 to £55,295 per annum, rising to between £46,735 and £55,755 per annum from 1^st March 2025.

Hours

35 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. 

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to contribute to the continuing development and forthcoming delivery of our exciting new Psychology degree. This new course forms part of our current undergraduate portfolio expansion with includes Business Management, Marketing, Computer Science and Esports. These courses will be distinctive in the market due to their alignment with Norwich’s pedagogical approach to project centred learning and emphasis on world-changing through critical problem-solving. 

The postholder will work closely with the Associate Programme Director and Course Leader to develop the course content and support work towards professional accreditation. The role includes designing and delivering high quality teaching across the discipline and working with colleagues on promoting the course through outreach and recruitment activities.

You will be an inspiring teacher with experience of leading modules, units and/or year groups and a broad understanding of the requirements of the undergraduate Psychology curriculum. Ideally, you will have experience of coordinating and contributing to the design and delivery of a first year undergraduate programme in Psychology. We welcome strong applicants in any of the core areas of Psychology; applications demonstrating an ability to teach biological psychology and contribute to teaching in at least one other substantive area are particularly appreciated. 

You will have knowledge of developments in the sector and experience in developing networks between education and industry. A postgraduate qualification in psychology and national profile as an educator, industry professional and/or researcher are essential. Candidates are expected to be Members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have knowledge of BPS standards and accreditation procedures. Through on-going research, knowledge exchange and professional practice, the post-holder will ensure currency and relevance of the subject area and contribute to the external profile of the university.

The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher who puts inclusivity at the heart of their practice. You will be an advocate for your discipline, promoting the courses to prospective students and teachers, both at home and internationally. You will have the ability to work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, bringing diverse voices into our student experience and ensuring the support we give our students is culturally competent. You will have the ambition to equip students with the social and cultural capital that will allow them to confidently grasp graduate-level opportunities and challenges. 

You will be able to demonstrate currency in your industry experience and/or research practice. You will be a strong team player able to demonstrate excellent skills in team-working, organisation and management. The role requires a collaborative and pro-active approach to working with the course team and a range of stakeholders and delivering outcomes.

Closing date for applications: 17^th March 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interviews will be held on: 4^th April 2025

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