Lecturer in Psychology (Holborn)
Overview
Arden University is hiring a full-time and permanent Lecturer in Psychology within the Department of Psychology, located in the United Kingdom. The position involves reporting to a Senior Lecturer and requires a work week of 37 hours. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement requiring a presence of at least four days a week primarily at the Holborn Campus, alongside some cover at Stratford, and one day working from home to suit the student timetable. In some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements, presence on campus may be required for five days a week.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold an MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology and have eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership as recognised by the British Psychological Society. Applicants need to possess experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision, and pastoral care practices in Higher Education, alongside a track record of successfully contributing to programme teams and being an inspiring and creative lecturer. Additional requirements include excellent data analysis, evaluation, and communication skills, as well as AdvanceHE Recognition at the FHEA level or a willingness to achieve it within 12 to 18 months. Experience in teaching across the required British Psychological Society curriculum and research specialisms in common psychology topics such as forensic, cyberpsychology, counselling, and clinical is encouraged. Highly desirable criteria include holding a PhD or being close to completion in Psychology or a closely related subject, expertise in or a willingness to develop proactive academic student support practices within higher education, and expertise in or a willingness to engage in appropriate applied artificial intelligence practices.
What you get
The salary for this position ranges from £42,663 to £49,399 per annum.
Requirements
The role duties include delivering excellent teaching, learning opportunities, and dissertation supervision, as well as leading and developing modules to ensure high-quality learning materials and curriculum development. The lecturer will design digital teaching material ensuring that content and methods of delivery meet defined learning objectives, undertake assessment marking, design authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback. Additional responsibilities involve supporting student success as a named Personal Academic Coach to a defined caseload of students, managing teaching and student success activities, and undertaking administrative activities to support teaching and learning. The position also requires actively contributing to school-level activities such as reviewing ethics applications and supporting research methods workshops.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-10-28.