Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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 Psychology with Criminology. 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 MSc Programme in Clinical Applications of Psychology. We are currently in the process of developing an MSc Psychology (Conversion) and a new BSc Forensic Psychology programme.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Lecturer in Psychology 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. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also take on programme leadership duties. All candidates should hold a degree in Psychology and a Doctoral Qualification in Psychology. The person specification details all the essential and desirable criteria

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 l.dodd@staff.newman.ac.uk, 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: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 11 April 2023

Interviews will take place in w/c 9 May 2023

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, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please 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.

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