PERM-901-2024 - Lecturer in Psychology

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Education, Health & Lifelong Learning

Salary:   £37,099 to £41,732 per annum
Closing Date:   Monday 15 April 2024
Interview Date:   Friday 03 May 2024
Reference:  PERM-901-2024

Bishop Grosseteste University is based in the historic uphill area of the city, just a ten-minute walk away from the castle and cathedral and a range of other cultural and historical attractions. This is an exciting time of expansion and growth for the institution and BGU will be able to provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and contribute to our ongoing success. 

We are seeking to appoint a collegial, enthusiastic Psychologist with relevant research and teaching expertise, and we would particularly welcome applications from those with specialisms in Individual Differences, Health Psychology, Clinical, Qualitative Research Methods.

The postholder must hold a doctorate (or be nearing completion) in a relevant field and will need a demonstrable passion for their subject alongside a commitment to providing a first-class student experience. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to core delivery on the BA (Hons) undergraduate Psychology programmes and to play a part in recruitment and research supervision. 

Informal enquiries about the post may be made in the first instance to Dr Thomas Dunn, Programme Leader for Psychology, by email at: [email protected]  

BGU offers a generous employee benefits package including:

•    35 days holiday for Grades 7+

•    Plus 3 additional discretionary days annual leave over the Christmas period

•    Various pension scheme options including a Local Government Pension Scheme offering up to a 19.5% Employer Contribution, a Teachers Pension scheme offering up to 23.68% Employer Contribution, and also a 10% non-contributory pension for members of staff that do not wish to pay into a scheme.

•    A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free online GP services and face to face counselling sessions

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Bishop Grosseteste University values people and promotes equal opportunities.

BGU is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and aspires to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that could potentially prevent people from succeeding.

BGU is a place where diversity is recognised and valued. We want to enable everyone in our community to feel a sense of belonging, contribute, and reach their full potential.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identities or expressions from the LGBT communities, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.