Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Keele University - Faculty of Natural Sciences - School of Psychology

Location:	Keele
Salary:	Grade 7a Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 (Incremental progression) Grade 8 Salary Range £48,822 - £58,225 (Incremental progression)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 27th March 2026
Closes: 26th April 2026
Job Ref: KU00004987

Grade 7a/8
Grade 7a Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 (Incremental progression)
Grade 8 Salary Range £48,822 - £58,225 (Incremental progression)
Full Time (Job Share Considered) & Indefinite

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in the School of Psychology at Keele University. We invite applications for a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing teaching and learning support within the School of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be qualified to PhD or Professional Doctorate level in Forensic Psychology and have links to, and experience of, professional practice in this area as a Practitioner Psychologist. You will have recent experience in teaching Forensic Psychology at University level. Experience of providing pastoral care to students is also desirable.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click the 'Apply' button above.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Abigail Locke on a.j.locke@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 26th April 2026

Interviews will be held on: 18th May 2026