Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in Psychology

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a background in any general area of psychology, particularly an area of applied psychology, to join our team of enthusiastic, dynamic and friendly staff within Department of Psychology and Mental Health, which sits within the School of Health and Wellbeing. Psychology at the University of Worcester has a long-standing history, with a thriving British Psychological Society accredited suite of BSc Psychology courses running since 1994. The School has an already impressive portfolio of undergraduate courses including Single Honours Psychology as well as named awards in Business, Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. Our postgraduate courses include Business Psychology MSc, Occupational Psychology MSc, Counselling MSc and Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner in Specialist Adult Mental Health PG Certificate. We currently partner with the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) to deliver our MSc Business Psychology course.

The Department is underpinned by a commitment to create a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the various fields of psychology. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team of colleagues, further information about our research areas can be found on our staff profiles which show our depth and breadth of experience in psychology. Our school holds strong values of professionalism, respect and inclusivity. We are looking to appoint a colleague who is aligned to our current research strengths or is interested in developing teaching excellence and shares our vision and values to join us and contribute to our on-going success. We are particularly keen to appoint a colleague with leadership aspirations who will be excited about stepping into a course leadership role as we expand our portfolio of courses.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience and expertise in an area of applied psychology and will be confident and competent in teaching across one or more of the core British Psychological Society areas (cognitive, biopsychology, social, developmental, individual differences, research methods). Successful applicants will demonstrate a clear engagement and competency in either research activity and practices or professional applied practice, commensurate with the stage of your career. You will have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and scholarly engagement. The successful applicant will act as a personal academic tutor (PAT), research project supervisor to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. In addition, there may be an expectation to undertake course leadership roles as opportunities arise.

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585 subject to performance and the university reward scheme47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)  Attractive Company Pension SchemeAccess to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

From 1st July 2025, the salary range for this role will increase to £38,249 - £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735 subject to performance and the university reward scheme.

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Matthew Jellis, Head of Department of Psychology & Mental Health by emailing m.jellis@worc.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2025

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £37,100 to £41,732