Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at Edge Hill University

About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our Undergraduate and Postgraduate level teaching. You will be required to contribute specialist teaching in your field of expertise, alongside contributions to the broader BPS core curriculum.

You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of the department and meet the requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework exercise. A commitment to knowledge exchange and impact-related work are expected from all of our research-active staff.

You will be joining a highly research active department, with all of our teaching being research-informed, and with excellent student satiation (2nd in the North West and 35/116 nationally in NSS 2022).

Whilst this is a full-time post, applications for part-time work or job-share will be considered. Please state this in your covering letter.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Prof Nick Hulbert-Williams, Head of Psychology at hulbertwn@edgehill.ac.uk

About you

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology, you will:

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and student support, with specialist knowledge to contribute to teaching on our occupational and work psychology modules.
• Show commitment to producing high quality research and knowledge exchange.
• Have excellent coaching and mentorship skills as they relate to supporting our students’ pastoral support and career development needs.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. A promising (lecturer) or established (senior lecturer) research profile in psychology, and previous teaching experience on BPS accredited programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within our discipline.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Further details

Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk
Edge Hill University
SRPShelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk