Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Maternity Cover)
Company
Location
Bath BA2 9BN
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£44,746 - £48,823 a year
Job Highlights
- Design and deliver teaching across psychology modules, supervise dissertation students, and contribute to curriculum development in a dynamic environment.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in BPS-accredited psychology, successful teaching experience, and research proficiency.
- This full-time, fixed-term role is based in Bath and offers an opportunity to engage in a vibrant academic community focused on inclusive learning.
Job Requirements/Description
We are currently seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology to join our dedicated and committed team at Bath Spa University, School of Sciences.
(This is a full time, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027)
The School of Sciences at Bath Spa University is expanding, based on its recent successes, into health-related areas broadly. We are particularly keen to recruit someone who can contribute to these exciting, multi-disciplinary, new endeavours. The psychology subject area within the School of Sciences, is becoming known as a hub for applying psychology to improve the lives of people in local communities and beyond; we are looking for a new lecturer/senior lecturer to join us in supporting that mission. We are specifically recruiting someone who can contribute to broadly to our core BPS accredited psychology curriculum.
The successful candidate will help design and deliver teaching content across a range of modules at Levels 4 to 7 in Psychology Programmes, as well as supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate dissertation students. They will contribute to curriculum design and development and be dedicated to inclusive pedagogy and enhancing student experience. They will also engage in research or scholarly activity in Psychology in support of the university’s research and knowledge exchange strategies They will have the opportunity to develop new courses and help guide the focus of teaching and research in Psychology at Bath Spa University.
Salary Grade -
Ac3S (lecturer)- £44,746 per annum
Ac3A - (senior lecturer) £48,823 per annum
This is a full time, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.
For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Description
We are currently seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology to join our dedicated and committed team at Bath Spa University, School of Sciences.
(This is a full time, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027)
About the Role
The School of Sciences at Bath Spa University is expanding, based on its recent successes, into health-related areas broadly. We are particularly keen to recruit someone who can contribute to these exciting, multi-disciplinary, new endeavours. The psychology subject area within the School of Sciences, is becoming known as a hub for applying psychology to improve the lives of people in local communities and beyond; we are looking for a new lecturer/senior lecturer to join us in supporting that mission. We are specifically recruiting someone who can contribute to broadly to our core BPS accredited psychology curriculum.
The successful candidate will help design and deliver teaching content across a range of modules at Levels 4 to 7 in Psychology Programmes, as well as supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate dissertation students. They will contribute to curriculum design and development and be dedicated to inclusive pedagogy and enhancing student experience. They will also engage in research or scholarly activity in Psychology in support of the university’s research and knowledge exchange strategies They will have the opportunity to develop new courses and help guide the focus of teaching and research in Psychology at Bath Spa University.
About You
- A good first degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited), or equivalent, and appropriate postgraduate qualification in psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to psychology.
- Recent, successful experience of university teaching in BPS-designated core areas of Psychology
- Working knowledge in designated subject area, with ability to teach in core areas of Psychology.
- Excellent ICT and digital teaching skills, including effective use of e-learning and VLE tools.
- Recent, successful of leading undergraduate modules covering areas of Psychology which either complement and/or extend our current undergraduate module offering.
- A track record or demonstrable potential in Psychology research, professional practice and / or scholarship commensurate with career stage.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade -
Ac3S (lecturer)- £44,746 per annum
Ac3A - (senior lecturer) £48,823 per annum
This is a full time, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027
- Applicants with fewer than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
- Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6-month probation period.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Peter Hills (p.hills@bathspa.ac.uk)
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Bath Spa University
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
Information about visa sponsorship
Information about visa sponsorship
Under the 2006 Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act the University has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks on all potential employees to confirm that a person has the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.
Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.
For some vacancies (those requiring specific specialist skills or in shortage occupations) we may be able to obtain a certificate of sponsorship for a suitably qualified applicant. Due to the limited availability of sponsorship resources, not all vacancies in this category will be eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed on a role-by-role basis and is normally limited to positions that meet the University's workforce and immigration criteria.
In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.
For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Company
Location
Bath BA2 9BN
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£44,746 - £48,823 a year