University Tutor

Job description

The School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University is recognised for the quality of the educational provision we offer, the employability of our graduates and the international reputation and partnerships we have.

Our Psychology department has significant modern laboratory and research facilities to support the group’s teaching and interdisciplinary research activities, including the Centre for Mind and Creativity Research, and Migration and Mobility Research Network.

Currently, we have an opportunity for a University Tutor to join us on a fixed term basis and support with temporary teaching requirements.

The Role:

As University Tutor, you will have the opportunity to join our vibrant Psychology team and take responsibility for delivering teaching and supporting student-centred learning, underpinned by academic scholarship and professional practice within your assigned areas of responsibility.

These will include contributions to our undergraduate BPS accredited Psychology and Psychology with Sociology programmes, with the potential to contribute to our BPS accredited MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology, and our MSc in Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology.

As a multidisciplinary school with an excellent record in applied research and teaching, we will support you to go beyond traditional boundaries, working with others internally, across the wider university, and externally to foster an inter-professional, collaborative approach to educational delivery from the outset.

Further to this, you will find yourself making a profound and positive impact on the experience of our students as you use your initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities.

What we will need from you:

We will look for demonstrable evidence of teaching expertise in Psychology and we would be keen to receive applications from candidates that complement or enhance the expertise of our team.

You will also need:

• A British Psychological Society accredited undergraduate degree
• A higher degree (Masters awarded, or PhD close to completion) in a relevant discipline
• Evidence of experience delivering high quality teaching/learning support and have experience of research-informed teaching.

Benefits we offer:

Minimum of 46 days annual leave (pro-rated and includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 26%, flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information can be viewed here.

Additional information:

Contract: Fixed-Term – until 31 July 2026
Hours: Full Time - 35 hrs per week

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Please note, on this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here. We are a flexible Employer.

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