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Lecturer in Psychology

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 38,784 - 43,482 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

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Job Description

Job Title: Lecturer in Psychology
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
Due to our continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Psychology for two, innovative, and student‑centred Lecturers to contribute to the continued development, and delivery of our Psychology programmes at University College Birmingham.
We offer a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology degrees, and we are seeking dynamic academics who will play a key role in shaping curriculum development and delivering high‑quality teaching and learning.
As an evolving and ambitious department, you will be motivated by the creative possibilities this role offers. You will champion innovation and contribute to transformational programmes that equip graduates with advanced knowledge and skills relevant to contemporary developments in Psychology.
In this role, you will deliver excellent teaching, learning, and student support across our Psychology programmes, enhancing the overall student experience and contributing to exceptional student outcomes. You should be passionate about teaching Psychology in Higher Education, and demonstrate an appreciation of the varied and applied nature of psychological theory in real‑world contexts. Experience of teaching in Higher Education is essential, as is an understanding of working to professional body standards on our BPS‑accredited Psychology degrees.
We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Health Psychology, or other applied Psychology fields.
Benefits:
  * Generous allocation of annual leave
      * 38 days' paid leave per year
      * 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
  * Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
      * Employer Contributions
          * Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
  * Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  * Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  * Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  * Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  * A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
  * Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  * Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 16th August 2026.
Interview Date - Monday 7th September 2026.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Psychology Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Senior Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Head of Psychology, will also be considered

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