"Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology"

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in cognitive and biological Psychology to programme lead the BSc (Hons) Psychology due to be launched in September 2026. You will have the opportunity to support the success and future growth of the psychology provision, including the development and validation of postgraduate provisions.

Alongside this, the individual will:

• Aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and have a relationship with the relevant professional bodies to support curriculum endorsement and accreditation (British Psychological Society).
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience within cognitive and biological psychology.
• Contribute to Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) activities, including potential income generation, to support institutional output and impact plans and ensure the development of a research-informed curriculum.

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, as such the successful applicant should be able to positively evidence this within their application.

About You

• You will have experience of teaching and supervising student research projects in higher education in the BPS core areas of cognitive and biological psychology. The ability to teach research methods would also be advantageous.
• You will have experience of conducting practical work in psychology labs, notably within cognitive and biological psychology.
• You will hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and have Graduate Basis for Chartered membership.
• You will hold a PhD in Psychology and will be HCPC registered as a practitioner psychologist.
• You will have a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within one year.
• As an active researcher you will have experience of conducting applied research projects that lead to impactful outputs in cognitive and biological psychology.
• You will build private and public sector networks and work collaboratively to enhance the reputation of Hartpury University in higher education and occupational circles.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th January 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 19th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.