Lecturer in Psychology

The Role

The School of Psychology at Newcastle University is looking to appoint enthusiastic, full-time members of staff to contribute to our undergraduate teaching provision. We welcome applications from all disciplines of Psychology but especially Social, Personality, and Health Psychology. The post is open ended.

We particularly encourage junior colleagues to apply as the post holder will start on a Teaching & Scholarship contract. However, there is an expectation to develop their research independence and to move to a Teaching & Research contract when ready.

Informal enquiries:
Dr Gabriele Jordan (Head of School)
gabriele.jordan@newcastle.ac.uk

Key Accountabilities

• To undertake teaching, module leadership, and supervision of research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Psychology.
• To act as a personal tutor/Academic Advisor to a group of students.
• To contribute to student support, course planning and curriculum development as deemed necessary.
• To support the school in an administrative role.
• To contribute to the promotion of psychology programmes and student recruitment (e.g. via Open Days).
• To undertake other duties, such as participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, as detailed by the Head of School.

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Specialist knowledge in one or more areas of psychology relevant to our UG programmes.
• Understanding of current themes and issues in the delivery of BPS-accredited Psychology programmes.
• Ability to teach Research Methods and Data Analysis, using R.
• Ability to lead and contribute to the delivery of other undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision.
• Understanding of the processes to conduct and disseminate scientific research, including knowledge of how to make research open, reproducible, robust, and ethical.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders (including academic and non-academic audiences).
• Excellent organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• Experience of leadership and citizenship roles commensurate with career stage.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles.
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and of a diverse student body.
• Willingness and ability to engage in leadership roles within the School over time.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in Psychology or related discipline.

Desirable

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent experience e.g. Fellowship of the HEA (FHEA).
• Post-doctoral experience.