Lecturer in Psychology

Full Time (37 hours per week) – Permanent – High Wycombe based.

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

The position available within the College of Health & Society for a Lecturer in Psychology presents an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Psychologist to become a valued member of our seasoned team. With a demonstrated history of outstanding student satisfaction (attaining a remarkable 100% rating for Teaching and Academic Support in the BPS Accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology programme), you will become an integral part of a successful subject cluster. The Lecturer in Psychology role means responsibility for leading and teaching on key modules on the undergraduate programme(s) and supervising Dissertations. This role not only allows you to learn from accomplished psychology colleagues but also encourages your active contribution as we drive forward our ongoing evolution and growth.

We are actively seeking expertise in Cognitive and/or Social Psychology but would welcome applications from individuals with experience lecturing in any of the core sub-disciplines in Psychology.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Dr. Barbara Kingsley (Barbara.kingsley@bnu.ac.uk) or Associate Dean of Education, Dr. Ciaran OKeeffe (ciaran.okeeffe@bnu.ac.uk)

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to ciaran.okeeffe@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 13th July 2025

Interview Date:28th July 2025

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