Lecturer Applied Psychology

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

The opportunity

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in the field of Cognitive, Clinical, Forensic, Health Psychology and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential. To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The postholder will help develop students’ understanding of quantitative research methods, and how cognitive, health, clinical and/or forensic psychology can be applied in a range of settings. The post holder will demonstrate a firm commitment to all aspects of learning and teaching, especially being able to support students to develop their skills and confidence from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.  The postholder will adopt a range of teaching and learning strategies to enhance students understanding of the topic and develop their digital literacy, through the use of blended learning. The post holder will contribute to modules at all levels of taught delivery. The postholder will work with colleagues to expand Health, Cognitive, Clinical and Forensic Psychology research and innovation

The postholder will work closely with members of the Applied Psychology team and contribute to teaching across the portfolio, and to develop and support their own research profile within the School of Sport and Health Science. The postholder will have a flexible approach and be interested in supporting students throughout their academic studies.

What we are looking for

• An in-depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area.
• An in-depth understanding of pedagogy.
• An in-depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
• Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
• Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
• Ability to contribute to the achievement of the School Development Plan and the institutions strategic planning processes.
• Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy.
• Ability to identify (through the analysis of appropriate management information) areas requiring improved performance e.g. student numbers, student satisfaction.
• Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
• Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
• Experience of engaging in pedagogic and practitioner research.
• A good honours degree.
• Doctoral qualification.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Declan Connaughton (Applied Psychology Lead), at [email removed].

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 per annum
Fixed term until 31/07/2028, 37 hours per week or any fractional combination of 1.0 FTE