(Senior) Lecturer in Psychology (0.5FTE) (Maternity cover)

About Us

The Department of Psychology and Human Development comprises a diverse, student-focused team of academics who deliver high-quality BPS-accredited degrees in Psychology. In addition to the BSc Psychology, we also provide undergraduate degrees in Psychology with Child Development, Clinical and Community Psychology, Forensic Psychology, as well as a hugely popular MSc Psychology (conversion) course and Masters routes in Coaching Psychology accredited by the EMCC among our applied psychology programmes. Many of our courses can be taken by distance learners and our breadth of provision incorporates a Foundation course in Psychology as well as a thriving research-based PhD programme. The psychology department is ranked #24 out of 115 in the Guardian’s 2026 league table for best Universities at which to study Psychology. Alongside excellence in teaching, we also boast of an impressive research profile; in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) the school was one of only four submissions to secure 100% 4* rating for research impact. We actively support colleagues to develop their research plans and to submit grant applications and top-rated journal articles.

About the Job

This full-time lecturing role (0.5 FTE) requires the provision of top-quality learning experiences and administrative support for our student cohorts at both BSc and MSc levels. The work will include face-to-face teaching, online supplementary delivery where relevant, supervision of student research projects, setting and managing assessments, and providing academic advisory support in group and individual settings. The post requires expertise related to social psychology. Applicants for Senior Lectureship will be required to evidence and to undertake significant leadership roles.

The role requires providing top-quality teaching and administrative support to our student cohorts. The work will include face-to-face teaching, online supplementary delivery where relevant, supervision of student research projects, setting and managing assessments, and providing academic advisory support in group and individual settings. Job share can be considered.

About You

We are looking for an experienced lecturer to teach social psychology and related psychological approaches (including research methods) at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The post requires expertise in social psychology: we are looking for colleagues who can deliver Social Psychology, Research Methods (especially quantitative) and who can deliver supervision for student research projects at BSc and/or MSc levels. Ability to teach Coaching Psychology/Positive Psychology would be welcomed in addition. You will have a research background and interest in Social Psychology and will already hold a relevant PhD.