Lecturer in Psychology

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of teaching and research at the heart of a dynamic department with a reputation in developing successful, research-led programmes. Our varied programmes aim to nurture students’ inquisitive minds and to transform them into critical-thinking professionals.

You will plan, deliver teaching and assess a range of modules across our undergraduate programmes as well as our popular MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology, using a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver a vibrant education to your students that can be translated into real-world skills. The ability to contribute to teaching in the area of mental health, clinical/counselling psychology is essential.

You will be supervising student projects and undertaking your own research, as well as contributing to the research environment of the Department. Working side by side with talented colleagues you will benefit from membership of one of our Departmental Research Groups.

The Person

You will hold or have submitted your PhD/doctorate in the field of psychology with expertise in mental health (e.g. PhD in clinical psychology, DPsych Clinical/Counselling psychology). If you haven't already achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition, we'll need you to do so before the end of your probation period.

On a personal level, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional teaching and support to our students will be your core motivation. You will use your experience of working in Psychology to promote integrated professional practice across everything you do, imparting practical knowledge to students that they will take with them in their future careers.

Constantly seeking to improve, you will scrutinise your own work, build internal and external networks, and work collaboratively to enhance the faculty’s reputation in higher education and the wider local community and beyond.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences combines Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Driven by a forward-thinking approach, the Faculty is dynamic, innovative and ambitious.

Together, the Schools strive to nurture socially responsible, well-informed and actively engaged members of society who graduate as adaptable, ambitious and solutions-focused professionals.

Practical experience and real-life learning are at the heart of our degrees.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £43,187 per annum

Interviews are due to be held in-person on Thursday 24 October 2024

For any further queries relating to this role, please contact Rachel Wilcock, Head of Department of Psychology.  

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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