Lecturer in Psychology

FTE: 0.5fte (working 18.5 hours per week)

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

Do you enjoy teaching students and supporting their learning? 

Do you have a passion for psychology and its application?

We pride ourselves in providing students with excellent teaching and support that allows them to explore the diverse career options offered by psychology.  The team here have a range of expertise as academics and practitioners.  

Main duties and responsibilities

The role involves designing and delivering engaging teaching and assessment to support the learning and application of psychology for undergraduate and postgraduate students.  As a lecturer, you will be involved in the programme development, committees and boards.  You will also provide academic and pastoral care that supports student success.

Skills and experience required

You will have experience of delivering engaging training and teaching.  We are particularly looking for expertise in health psychology, social psychology or qualitative research. Experience in designing and delivering engaging teaching is essential. You will be adept at using IT, planning, organising and managing conflicting priorities.

Qualifications required

You will hold a Postgraduate qualification (completed or close to completion) in a relevant field or equivalent).

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Dr Colleen Addicott, Psychology Subject Group Lead

Closing Date: 28 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: REQ000091

Date advert placed: 28 July 2025

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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