Associate Lecturer

Department
The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit two Associate Lecturers for 10 months, to support all aspects of teaching and learning in the Department but with a focus on teaching statistics at Postgraduate Level and Cognitive Neuroscience Methods.

The Department of Psychology is recognised as one of the leading and most accomplished departments at York, with a global reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive, contribute their best, and achieve their full potential. We take great pride in holding the Athena Swan Gold Award.

Role
The main purpose of this role is to support teaching on the Department’s Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes in Psychology as well as contribute to marking, supervise students and provide advice on study skills and learning problems. This will include holding lectures, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching as well as developing and applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.

You should have postgraduate training in Psychology, experience of supervising students, of tutoring undergraduates and/or postgraduates in psychology, and of delivering lectures. Additionally, knowledge of issues related to teaching in higher education, such as assessment and feedback, are desirable. You will have a collaborative work ethos but also be able to work independently and prioritise your own workload. One of the roles will be focused on the teaching of methods in Cognitive Neuroscience, particularly the analysis of fMRI data. The second role will focus on the teaching of a general statistics module within the Department’s Masters provision.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed

• A PhD in Psychology, completed or nearing completion.
• Detailed knowledge in an area of Psychology relevant to the Department.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
• Ability to design and deliver teaching material either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
• Ability to supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and assist with learning problems.
• Ability to manage and deliver own teaching.
• Ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions.
• Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate level or in an evidenced similar context.
• Experience of using different delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Evidence of successful planning and designing teaching material.

Interview date: w/c 31 August 2026.

For informal enquiries: Informal discussions can be held with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Professor Paul Bishop (paul.bishop@york.ac.uk).

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.  Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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