Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role 

The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences (ECLS) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Educational Psychology. You will join a committed, flexible, and innovative team, making a significant contribution to the delivery, management, and development of the University's Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsy) programme. You will have knowledge and understanding of contemporary research and development in the field of Educational Psychology from a national and international perspective. You will act as a tutor and research supervisor for students on the DAppEdPsy programme. You will be encouraged to engage in scholarly activities and to apply knowledge acquired to teaching and engagement activities.

You will contribute, as appropriate, to teaching, tutoring, and supervising within the suite of education programmes offered within the school of ECLS.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team. We believe that success depends on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.   

For more information about our team and the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, please click here.

Any informal enquiries should be directed to Wilma Barrow (w.barrow@ncl.ac.uk) or Julie Morris, Head of School (julie.morris@ncl.ac.uk).

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and letter of application outlining specific examples around how you meet the requirements set out in ‘The Person’ section.

The Person    

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience   

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to deliver high quality teaching related to Educational Psychology in a Higher Education and/or CPD context
• Experience of supervising trainee Educational Psychologists
• Professional knowledge gained from employment in a local authority educational psychology service
• Evidence of successful engagement in a range of practice developments in Educational Psychology
• Knowledge of a wide range of research methods, spanning both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Proven organisational skills 

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of an area of Educational Psychology practice
• Evidence of engagement with external stakeholders
• Evidence of dissemination of own scholarship or practice at regional or national level
• Experience of research supervision
• Personal tutoring experience
• Experience in teaching and assessment in Higher Education  

Attributes and Behaviour  

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally, and in writing
• Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with, and respond enthusiastically and positively to students
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work collaboratively, constructively, and flexibly within a team of academic and professional colleagues, and students

Qualifications  

Essential

• PhD or Professional Doctorate (in Educational Psychology)
• HCPC registered Educational Psychologist and eligible for chartered membership of the British Psychological Society  

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