Lecturer in Psychology

Full-time, Fixed-term for 2 years

Newman University enjoys a strong and expanding profile in Psychology. Psychology currently has four flourishing undergraduate Psychology programmes: Psychology, Psychology and Counselling Studies, Psychology and Childhood Studies, and Forensic Psychology. We also offer these four programmes as a four-year degree with foundation year. All of our undergraduate Psychology programmes are BPS accredited, and we are a recognised market leader with our innovative online Masters Programme in Clinical Applications of Psychology. We are currently in the process of developing an MSc Psychology (Conversion).

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Psychology (fixed-term until 31 July 2023) to join our expanding Psychology area. The successful candidate will make a substantial contribution to the core teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within Psychology and will play a key role in developing the subject area. Any areas within Psychology will be considered.

The post holder will design, plan and deliver a range of learning activities utilising a range of teaching methods, prepare and mark assessments, improve teaching by self-reflection and student feedback, and engage with wider university business. They will also engage in peer-recognised scholarly and research activities, lead Psychology modules, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and act as a personal tutor.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact the Head of Psychology, Dr Lorna Dodd at [email protected] , to discuss the role further.  

An application form and further details about this role are available from: newman.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively please e-mail: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 04 August 2021

Interviews will take place during w/c Monday 13 September 2021

Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. For further information about these and other staff benefits please visit our website www.newman.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department.

Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.