Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Psychology is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we are proud to contribute high-quality programmes grounded in psychological and behavioural science with a significant focus on applied psychology and professional practice.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of modules that form part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and any specialist areas.

Our provision is delivered both on campus and online and this role will include delivery across both modes. You will contribute to the delivery of teaching across the portfolio, and contribute to the achievement of the highest outcomes for our students through excellent teaching and student support.

Psychology has an active research agenda and growing research profile. You will have the opportunity to engage with and/or support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity.

We support hybrid working as business needs permit.

This role is a full-time position of 37 hours a week, however we would welcome applications from candidates who wish to be considered for a job share. The role is required on a full -time basis therefore a job share could only be offered should a suitable arrangement be available with the days and/or hours of work to be agreed on appointment.

The anticipated interview date is 10^th December 2026.

About You

You will hold a good honours degree in Psychology (or a relevant subject) and an MSc in Forensic Psychology (BPS-accredited Stage 1 qualification). You will ideally have a PhD, or be nearing completion, although equivalent professional experience or a willingness to work towards a doctorate will also be considered. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, Fellowship of Advance HE.

You will have knowledge or experience of higher education teaching, learning and programme development, with the ability to use a range of teaching approaches and digital technologies to engage students.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with expertise in forensic applications of psychology, and qualitative research methods, although other relevant specialisms will be considered.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Amy Baraniak, Head of Discipline for Psychology via a.baraniak@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. 

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI: 

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job 
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

You must also meet the English Language requirement.

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

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