Senior Lecturer in Psychology
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Psychology with expertise in Research Methods to join our growing School!
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
£46,890 - £57,310pa plus Excellent Benefits
Hybrid working with occasional travel to our Coventry Head Office or one of our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London or Manchester)
Full-Time Permanent
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Arden University
We are an aspirational and award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career- focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
School of Psychology
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer with experience of Research Methods in Psychology, to join our expanding School of Psychology. Our School has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team brings together extensive experience from academia, professional practice, and industry. Our goal is to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for employment upon graduation.
The Role - Senior Lecturer in Psychology:
As a Senior Lecturer, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ensuring high levels of student outcomes. This will involve:
- Module leadership of several large, core modules
- Overall responsibility for a year group or cohort within a large programme
- Line management of Lecturers (who may themselves lead modules)
- Contributing to teaching, learning, and assessment activities to ensure excellent student outcomes
You will collaborate with stakeholders across the university to ensure efficient, high-quality programme delivery that aligns with Arden’s vision of accessible, career-focused education
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Proven experience in developing and enhancing psychology programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- A strong understanding of current teaching, learning, and assessment practices in higher education
- Expertise in research methods in Psychology up to Level 7
- Experience managing programme teams and individual staff
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of psychology education and thrive in a dynamic, expanding university, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
- 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
- A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
- Private Medical Insurance
- Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
- Plus, other competitive benefits!
Arden’s values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!
Closing Date: 27 October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups
- Department
- School of Psychology
- Role
- Senior Lecturer
- Locations
- Birmingham Campus, Coventry, Ealing Campus, Holborn Campus, Tower Hill Campus, Manchester Campus, Leeds Campus
- Working model
- Hybrid
About Arden University
Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.
Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.
At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models.
Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Psychology with expertise in Research Methods to join our growing School!
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