Lecturer in Psychology

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a strategy emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education, and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Psychology is a thriving department at York St John University. Over 70% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent in REF2021. Areas of research strength include cognition, development, real world and clinical applications, forensic settings, and social justice. Our infrastructure includes dedicated Psychology labs and technical support, specialised EEG, VR and eye-tracking labs, and video-observation equipment and rooms.

Our excellent teaching and inclusive ethos provide an exceptional student experience, demonstrated by a consistently strong performance in the National Student Survey. We offer a suite of BPS-accredited Psychology undergraduate degrees, taught Master’s programmes, and an accredited professional Doctorate of Counselling Psychology with eligibility for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist status.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychology. We are offering a full-time, permanent post, with the option of a fractional appointment for the right candidate. We welcome applicants with a wide range of specialisms within Psychology, including applicants with a clinical background who may wish to maintain their private practice alongside a fractional academic post. Please inform us of your HCPC/UKCP registration if relevant as part of this application. York St John University has a Starting Salaries policy, which guides salary matching.

The successful candidate will to contribute to our inclusive academic community, and further strengthen our research and teaching successes.

Applicants will demonstrate a growing research profile allied to our existing research strengths, as demonstrated by published outputs. The role will involve teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and in a variety of settings, including small-group workshops/seminars and large-group lectures; research supervision; assessment and feedback; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students.

Required skills and experience

Candidates must hold a doctoral level qualification. The successful candidate will have a growing research profile aligned with existing areas of strength in the department and demonstrable track-record of high-quality teaching in higher education.

Candidates will be able to teach across different core areas of the British Psychological Society curriculum. We are open to application from candidates with expertise in any specialism in Psychology aligned to existing departmental strengths. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can contribute to research and teaching in clinical practice and mental health.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Nicola Cutting or Dr Stephanie Petty, Deputy Associate Heads of Psychology, at n.cutting@yorksj.ac.uk and s.petty@yorksj.ac.uk.

Please visit our X/Twitter profile to find out more about our contribution: @ysjpsych.

The selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fullfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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