Lecturer of Psychology (Maternity Cover) at St Mary’s University, Twickenham

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Lecturer of Psychology to join an enthusiastic and dynamic team with BPS accredited programmes and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. The successful applicants will be passionate about teaching and learning and able to draw upon existing experience of teaching and research. There may also be the opportunity to undertake course leadership.

Job Details

This post will mainly contribute to the BSc Psychology programme and also to the MSc programmes where there is appropriate specialism and opportunity. You will be expected to have a wide knowledge of psychology with specialist knowledge in at least two of the following areas cognitive psychology, biological psychology, neuropsychology and research methods. This knowledge will allow you to contribute and convene a range of modules, ensuring their quality against national and University benchmarks.

Background

University:

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed.

St Mary’s is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth, to benefit students, staff and the wider St Mary’s community. As the University builds on its proud heritage, it will be looking for exceptional people to help shape its progressive future.

This post is located in the Department of Psychology and Pedagogic Sciences which houses programmes in three Subject Groups: Psychology, Sport Pedagogy and Football and Performance Analysis. The Psychology Subject Group incorporates the following taught programmes: BSc Psychology (BPS accredited), Psychology of Mental Health (MSc) and the online MSc Psychology Conversion (subject to BPS accreditation – due Spring 2022). The BSc Psychology also supports the BPS accredited BSc Sport Psychology programme and we are looking to develop other specialist UG and PG psychology programmes. We are looking to reinforce St Mary’s reputation as a centre for excellence in psychology related scholarship and research.

There may be some flexibility regarding the role and for further information, interested parties are encouraged to contact Dr Peary Brug, (Subject Lead – Psychology) via email in the first instance (peary.brug@stmarys.ac.uk).

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary’s University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.