Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. 

About the role

The School of Psychology is situated within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing and is home to our psychology provision as well as our counselling and public health provisions. As part of our psychology provision, we have a thriving forensic psychology provision that we are keen to develop and expand. As such, we have a part time lectureship position available.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

What you can bring 

The successful candidate will have the ability and experience of teaching across the core curriculum specified by the British Psychological Society and a specialism in forensic psychology. You will embody our University Values and be willing to work as part of a team.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th July (23.59 GMT).

For any informal enquiries please contact, Head of School, Dr Rebecca Owens, rebecca.owens@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2025

Team: Academic

Salary: £38,250 to £45,413 Per annum pro rata - £18,091 - £21,479