Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Psychology Lecturer to join our Business and Science School based at our central Leeds campus
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As a Psychology Lecturer you will design, develop, and deliver learning and teaching across a range of Psychology modules. Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes according to the University’s strategy, contributing to activities that influence leading-edge practice, and undertake evidence-based applied practice activities.

Starting salary between £40,250 - £42,250 depending upon skills and experience.

This role operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends to support our flexible delivery model.

As a Psychology Lecturer at The University of Law Business and Science School, you will:

• Teach and assess across the University of Law course portfolio in such subjects assigned to you. This will include teaching and assessing students across a range of written and oral skills and giving individual feedback on students’ performances.
• Act as an academic coach to students, including being available and willing to discuss students’ problems as they arise, their performance and academic progression.
• Assist in marketing, widening participation and extra-curricular events.
• Supervise student dissertations and research projects.

Is this you?

• Sufficient breadth and depth of professional experience in the relevant discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support
• Professional, credible, commands respect

Requirements For Lecturer Positions

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards*
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE*
• Please note that if you do not currently hold this, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion/ qualification is essential to this role.

Requirements For Senior Lecturer Positions

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA)
• Relevant teaching qualification

For Senior Lecturers you will have developed significant expertise in:
Application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Application Close Date: 4th February 2026

For an informal discussion about the role please contact

Why join us?

On top of a salary for Lecturer £40,250 - £42,250 and Senior Lecturer: £48,000 - £53,000, you will enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Please note:

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Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.