University Teacher in Psychology

Full-time (37-hours per week); Fixed-term until 29 February 2028, term-time only

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced University Teacher to support our undergraduate programmes in Psychology, and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Responsibilities include teaching and assessment in core areas of Psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society (including cognitive, biological, developmental, social, and research methods), in addition to dissertation supervision. Experience of teaching Qualitative Research Methods is desirable. Applicants should have a BPS accredited undergraduate qualification and a relevant postgraduate qualification.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term, term-time only, contract until 28 February 2028. This is a term-time only role meaning the role holder will not be working over the summer (the role initially runs until 30 June 2027 and resumes on 01 September 2027).

About You

• British Psychological Society accredited degree in Psychology (or related discipline)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD, MSc, etc)
• Experience of teaching and assessment in Higher Education
• A willingness to support students and deliver a high-quality teaching and assessment experience for diverse learners

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Hannah White, Learning and Teaching Discipline Group Lead for Psychology, via email to H.J.White@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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