Lecturer in Psychology (Learning, Teaching and Scholarship)

Job Title: Lecturer in Psychology (Learning, Teaching and Scholarship)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £43,482 - £48,823 (Band 6)

About the Post

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, student-focused Lecturer in Psychology to contribute to the delivery and continued development of our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes. We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline and who are eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is a teaching-focused post.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, assessment and curriculum development across a range of psychology modules. They will also supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and dissertations and contribute to the support and supervision of doctoral researchers. We are particularly interested in applicants who are committed to inclusive, research-informed teaching and who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our Psychology provision.

About the Team

The Psychology team sits within the Department of Counselling, Psychology and Social Work, part of the vibrant School of Health, Sciences and Society. The School brings together a dynamic and interdisciplinary portfolio of programmes.

Psychology is a thriving and collegiate team, characterised by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student support. Our academic staff bring a rich diversity of research interests and professional expertise, creating a stimulating and collaborative environment for both colleagues and students. We aim to deliver high-quality, student-centred education that enables students to flourish academically, personally, and professionally throughout their university journey and beyond.

About You

- You hold a PhD or equivalent and have eligibility for graduate membership of, or Chartered Status with, the British Psychological Society.
- You have experience delivering high-quality teaching to students from diverse backgrounds.
- You have the potential to engage in relevant research and/or scholarship and ensure teaching is research-informed.
- You are an effective team player with excellent communication skills and are able to plan and organise your work effectively, whilst being able to be flexible to meet the demands of the role.
- You are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners and decolonising the curriculum.
- You are open to new ideas and new ways of working, including our innovative block approach.

Benefits

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
- Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
- Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities.
- Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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