Lecturer in Psychology with Education

Job title:

Lecturer in Psychology with Education

Company:

University of Leeds

Job description

Location: Leeds – Main CampusAre you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have teaching expertise in the field of psychology and education? Do you have a strong and growing research record and a commitment to securing research funding? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience through outstanding teaching and support?We are looking for a colleague with proven teaching and research capability in Psychology with Education to join our lively, enthusiastic and professional team in the School of Education to contribute research-led teaching expertise to our portfolio of modules in this area and take a significant role in the development of new programmes. In addition, the flexibility to contribute postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in education and childhood studies would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have recent high-quality experience in teaching Psychology and a strong academic background including a doctorate in a relevant field. The candidate will need to hold or be eligible for BPS Chartered Psychologist status. The post is available due to retirement.The successful applicant will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and be familiar with teaching to a high standard in both face-to-face and online formats via digital platforms. The post is full-time, based physically in Leeds within the School of Education, and may include the flexibility to work in a hybrid way at times by agreement.What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!With your application, please submit:

• A full cv highlighting research grant income, publications and a teaching experience
• A statement of up to 400 words (one side of A4) describing your research interests, planned trajectory and an indication of potential funders for proposed projects.
• PDF versions of two peer-reviewed papers published within the last five years that best illustrate your research to date. Note that submitted papers and conference papers are not acceptable.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Professor Vanessa Kind, Head of School, Email:£48,149 to £57,422 per annum (Grade 8)

Expected salary

£48149 – 57422 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:51:39 GMT

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