We are looking to recruit a Psychology Lecturer to join our Business and Science School based at our central Leeds campus on a fixed term contract until April 2026.

We are open to applicants in all areas of Psychology, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with a specialism in teaching Individual Differences (e.g. diversity in personality and intelligence) and applied areas of forensic, business or computer-human interaction.

As a Psychology Lecturer you will design, develop, and deliver learning and teaching across a range of Psychology modules. Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes according to the University’s strategy, contributing to activities that influence leading-edge practice, and undertake evidence-based applied practice activities.

Starting salary between for Lecturer between £40,250-£42,250 and Senior Lecturer between £48,000-£53,000 depending upon skills, experience and PQE (plus Location weighting of £1,550)

As a Psychology Lecturer at The University of Law Business and Science School, you will:

• Teach and assess across the University of Law course portfolio in such subjects assigned to you. This will include teaching and assessing students across a range of written and oral skills and giving individual feedback on students’ performances.
• Assist in the preparation of assignments and assessments.
• Participate in course design and review.
• Act as an academic coach to students, including being available and willing to discuss students’ problems as they arise, their performance and academic progression
• Assist in marketing, widening participation and extra-curricular events.
• Supervise student dissertations and research projects.

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCHE)*

(For Senior Lecturers – Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and PgCHE are both required)

• Enjoy being challenged (by students and course content in equal measure)
• Adapt to the different learning styles of students and methods of course delivery
• Eager to share your expertise and become involved in all aspects of enhancing the student experience

*If you are applying for the Lecturer position and do not currently have/are not undertaking a PgCHE or an equivalent qualification, it is a requirement that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), within 18 months of passing probation.

Please note - For Senior Lecturers: You will have developed significant expertise in application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Application Close Date: 8th December 2024

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Julie.Prescott@law.ac.uk You can view the full job description by visiting our careers site https://careers.law.ac.uk/

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.