Head of Department Psychology and Human Development

About the School

The School of Childhood and Social Care brings together expertise across psychology, education, counselling, social work, and international relations to improve lives across East London and beyond.

Our three academic departments are:

• Psychology and Human Development
• Education
• Social Work, Counselling and Social Care

About the Department of Psychology and Human Development

UEL offers one of the broadest portfolios of psychology-related programmes in the UK, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral pathways.

About the Job

The role will involve leading and managing the Department of Psychology and Human Development, delivering excellence across the full portfolio of academic programmes and activities, within the context of the operational and strategic development of the School, and in support of the achievement of the School’s KPIs and UEL’s Vision 2028.

As Head of Department, you will be part of the School’s Executive Team.

About You

You will have:

• A doctoral-level and/or professional qualifications and relevant experience, and evidence of scholarship in the form of recent publications
• Evidence of leadership and management of course team(s) in higher education including experience of curriculum development and management of relevant programmes; development of practice-based based learning and authentic assessment strategies; and risk management
• Experience of validation, quality assurance and review with students, professional bodies and employers
• Ability to engage in strategic planning that leads to growth
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skill, an ability to work and deliver against deadlines, and to motivate and develop others
• Demonstrate an understanding of, equal opportunities issues within a diverse and multicultural environment