Lecturer (Scholarship) in Psychology

The School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen delivers excellent teaching and learning within a vibrant research-led educational environment. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive and collegiate academic community for our staff and students. As part of the continued development and expansion of the School, we are looking to recruit new members of teaching-focused academic staff to join our dedicated, welcoming, and inspiring team.

The successful candidate will join the School of Psychology as a member of academic staff on the Teaching and Scholarship track. This will involve supporting and leading aspects of teaching and learning in various taught programmes and will contribute to the delivery and assessment of teaching across all levels of study within the School.  

The posts fall under the Scholarship career path, which attracts academic staff with an interest in applying state-of-the-art learning tools and methods to develop and deliver teaching programmes.  The School promotes and supports excellence in education through research and development in teaching and learning.

All staff on the Scholarship track are expected to have one or more education research or development project within the School, developing and/or evaluating theory-based teaching and assessment, and technology-enhanced learning.

The School is currently developing new taught Masters programmes in both Human Factors/Organisation Psychology and Health and Wellbeing, and would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in these areas.

The School is also looking to improve the way it translates research findings to have impact beyond academia; to this end, any experience in applying research findings to real-world problems would be an advantage.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £45,585 - £54,395 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Doug Martin, Head of School (Doug.martin@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.

Job Reference Number:  PSY066A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03 October 2024

The School of Psychology embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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