"Lecturer in Forensic Psychology"

Kingston University - School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Location: Kingston upon Thames, London

Salary: £45,025 to £48,820 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 15th January 2026

Closes: 22nd February 2026

Job Ref: 603284

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 permanent lecturer.

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. We focus on business and social challenges that impact us all such as decision making, sustainable development and individual resilience.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held in person on 10th March 2026.

For informal enquiries relating to this role, please contact Prof Rachel Wilcock (R.Wilcock@kingston.ac.uk), Head of Department of Psychology.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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