Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Permanent/full time or part time flexible hours

Number of positions: 2

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychology, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our Undergraduate and Postgraduate level teaching contributing to the areas of our curriculum which best match your areas of expertise and experience. We are especially keen to hear from applicants who can contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• We hope to make one appointment (full or part-time) with a focus on educational and/or developmental psychology
• We hope to make one appointment (full or part-time) to contribute to teaching in personality and individual differences

You also be willing to contribute to seminar teaching on our core BPS modules, including cognitive psychology, biological psychology, social psychology and/or quantitative research methods).

You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of one of our Research Groups and meet the requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework exercise. A commitment towards knowledge exchange and evidencing impact from your research are expected, particularly for more senior appointments.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Prof Nick Hulbert-Williams, Head of Psychology at hulbertwn@edgehill.ac.uk 

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in Psychology and previous teaching experience on BPS accredited programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within our discipline

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

About us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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