Psychology Lecturer
hace 11 días
Sunderland
Psychology LecturerDepartment: Academics Location: Sunderland Campus Position Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic and teaching requirements Reports To: Course DirectorAbout UK Management CollegeUK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering career‑focused and industry‑aligned programmes. We work closely with awarding bodies, academic partners, and professional organisations to ensure our courses are rigorous, inclusive, and aligned with current academic and professional standards.Our psychology provision is designed to support student progression, ethical practice, and research‑informed learning across foundation and undergraduate levels.The RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across foundation year and undergraduate programmes, supporting students to develop strong theoretical understanding, research skills, and ethical awareness within the discipline of psychology.This role offers an opportunity to teach across core and applied psychological areas, contribute to curriculum development, and support student research and academic progression within a quality‑assured higher education environment.Key Responsibilities\nDeliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology\nDesign and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions using blended and student‑centred approaches\nDevelop and maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by current research and evidence‑based practice\nFacilitate active learning through case studies, group activities, laboratory work, and real‑world application of psychological theory\nDesign, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types in line with module and programme requirements\nProvide timely, fair, and constructive feedback to support student learning and development\nParticipate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes to ensure academic standards\nSupervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations, supporting methodology, analysis, and academic writing\nPromote ethical practice in teaching and research, ensuring alignment with professional standards\nMonitor and support student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement\nContribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme review activities\nParticipate in assessment boards, academic committees, and quality assurance processes\nWork collaboratively with awarding body partners to meet academic and partnership requirements\nEngage in ongoing professional and scholarly development to support research‑informed teachingAbout YouEssential\nPostgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master’s minimum)\nFirst degree in Psychology or a closely related subject\nSubject expertise in one or more core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology, or research methods\nExperience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level\nExperience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments\nAbility to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations\nUnderstanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice\nExperience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts\nStrong communication, organisational, and academic skills\nCommitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledgeDesirable\nDoctoral‑level qualification in a relevant psychological discipline\nEvidence of engagement in research, scholarship, or professional psychological practice\nExperience working within quality assurance frameworks and external examiner processes\nAwareness of professional body requirements such as the British Psychological Society (BPS)\nExperience working within an awarding body partnership modelBenefits\nCompetitive salary\n28 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nCompany pension scheme\nClear academic career progression pathways\nCollaborative and inclusive academic culture\nOngoing professional development and teaching training\nPrivate medical insurance\nEmployee discount schemes\nFree on‑site parking\nOn‑site canteen facilities\nExcellent transport linksHow to ApplyIf you are passionate about psychology education and supporting students to develop critical, ethical, and research‑informed perspectives, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping the next generation of psychology graduates