Lecturer in Organisational / Business Psychology

About this role

We are a successful, modern university with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. We offer quality education and an excellent student learning experience in a beautiful region of the South Coast of England.

It is an exciting time to join the Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences at the University of Chichester. The University of Chichester is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) by the Office for Students. Our Psychology department has been ranked the Top 21st across the country in the Guardian University Guide. The Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment which embraces research approaches that are impactful and engaging.

About you

Candidates for the Lectureship should have a track record of research in Psychology preferably with a focus on areas such as, Work and Organisational Psychology, Business Psychology, Sustainability and/or other cognate research areas which complement current research in the Institute, evidenced by successful independent research activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential for securing external research funding.

Working with the Psychology staff team and students, you will, among other activities, make a key contribution to designing, developing and delivering new and existing undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. You will also contribute to our vibrant research culture and excellent student learning experience.

The successful candidate will be pro-active, enthusiastic and enjoy working as a member of our innovative, dedicated and collaborative team.

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within the Psychology, Business and Human Sciences academic team. You should exhibit excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.

We are a top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Please see our website for more details about the post.

Further enquiries are welcomed by: Dr Moitree Banerjee, Head of Psychology and Criminology Programmes on M.Banerjee@chi.ac.uk

• Closing Date: 14 April 2024
• Interview Date: 25 April 2024

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

For full details of the post, please visit our website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

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