Lecturer in Forensic Psychology (Two posts)

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of teaching and research/knowledge exchange in forensic psychology at the heart of a dynamic psychology department with a reputation in developing successful, research-led programmes.

You will plan, deliver and assess a range of modules across our growing undergraduate and postgraduate BPS accredited forensic psychology programmes. Using a variety of technologies and approaches you will deliver a vibrant education to your students that can be translated into real-world skills and support them in their journey to become critical-thinking professionals. The ability to contribute to teaching and supervision of student research projects in the area of Forensic Psychology is essential. The ability to teach in additional core areas of the BPS curriculum would be an advantage. You will benefit from membership of the Forensic Psychology Research Group, working with colleagues producing high quality internationally excellent research.

Due to growth in student numbers on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Forensic Psychology we are seeking one full time lecturer and one part time (4 days a week) lecturer. For those who are working as practicing forensic psychologists, we may consider a job share. Both posts are permanent positions.

The Person

You will hold or have submitted your PhD or doctorate in the field of forensic psychology or hold HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist.

On a personal level, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional teaching and support to our students will be your core motivation. You will use your experience of working in Psychology to promote integrated professional practice across everything you do, imparting practical knowledge to students that they will take with them in their future careers.

Constantly seeking to improve, you’ll scrutinise your own work, build private and public sector networks, and work collaboratively to enhance the faculty’s reputation in higher education and occupational circles.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences combines Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Driven by a forward-thinking approach, the Faculty is dynamic, innovative and ambitious.

Together, the Schools strive to nurture socially responsible, well-informed and actively engaged members of society who graduate as adaptable, ambitious and solutions-focused professionals.

Practical experience and real-life learning are at the heart of our degrees.

Further information

There is one full-time post and one part time (4 days a week) post available. Both posts are permanent position with a starting salary of £44,404 per annum pro rata. A job share may be considered for the part time post. Please specify in your supporting statement which post your application is for.

Interviews are due to be held in person on 20th and 23rd May 2025.

For any further queries relating to this role, please contact Prof Rachel Wilcock, Head of Department of Psychology.

We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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