Lecturer in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience)

£39,596 - £45,848pa plus Excellent Benefits

Hybrid working with occasional travel to one of our campus locations (Birmingham, Leeds, London or Manchester) or Coventry Head Office

Full time Permanent

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About Arden University:

Arden University is a multi-award-winning, innovative university with a mission to disrupt the higher education sector. Through cutting-edge digital education and a passion for innovation, we are transforming access to higher education, ensuring that career-focused learners worldwide can achieve their goals.

With rapid growth and ambitious expansion plans into new disciplines and locations, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of education.

About the Department:

This Lecturer in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience) role is based within the School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology. Our dynamic academic team combines extensive experience from academia, professional practice, and industry.

Our focus is to equip students with in-depth psychology knowledge and practical skills to make them employer-ready graduates.

About the Opportunity:

As a Lecturer in Psychology, you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering the next generation of psychologists. Reporting to a Senior Psychology Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging, innovative, and inspiring lectures.
• Take module leadership, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality learning materials.
• Develop authentic assessments, provide constructive feedback, and oversee marking.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to meet industry trends.
• Offer academic advice and support to students, fostering their success.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods and assessment techniques to enhance student outcomes.

About You:

We’re looking for a passionate educator with:

• An MSc or equivalent formal qualification in Psychology, and be recognised by the BPS as having Graduate Basis for Chartership
• Expertise in Behavioural Neuroscience and experience teaching it up to Level 7.
• A strong track record in Higher Education teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• A history of working collaboratively in programme teams and inspiring students.
• AdvanceHE Recognition (FHEA) or a commitment to achieving it within 12–18 months.

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%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• 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!
  

Our 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.

Closing Date: 2 February 2025

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.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

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.