Part Time Lecturer in Psychology

Job Summary

The School of Law and Social Sciences hosts an undergraduate honours degree in Applied Social Sciences and postgraduate MSc Applied Psychology along with several social work courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Psychology to join our team.

Educated to doctorate level, you will have teaching experience within an HE environment. You will carry out designated teaching and assessment on the undergraduate BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences (including a BPS accredited Applied Psychology exit route) and BPS accredited MSc Applied Psychology conversion courses in areas of expertise. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of lecturing and/or working in any of the following areas – introductory psychology, counselling, personality and individual differences, social psychology, organisational psychology, cyber psychology and forensic psychology.

Hours:17.5 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

In line with the University’s strategic priorities to contribute to fairer, more inclusive and socially engaged societies, the School of Law and Social Sciences is building and strengthening research and scholarly activity in areas which underpin curricula, strengthen academic profile and enhance funding possibilities. Accordingly, our research and scholarly activities are designed around three School Themes: Care, Health and Wellbeing; Marginalisation, Violence and Justice; Identities, Communities and Cultures. We are committed to increasing the quantity, quality and impact of research and scholarly activity in these areas.

In addition, we will strive to enhance the dissemination and integration of research across the social sciences and social work academic disciplines and practices. Our staff are expected to contribute towards the School’s scholarly achievements and to disseminate knowledge and understanding to a variety of stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

• A part-time 0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week), permanent position.
• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.
• An option for hybrid working in line with our HR policy.
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Henderson, Course Leader, Telephone No. 01224 263241, email s.e.henderson@rgu.ac.uk.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,355 - £45,413
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £46,735 – £55,755

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

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