Senior Lecturer

3 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Full time

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education (LJMU), which has a long and proud history in education, childhood and teacher training and a reputation for outstanding graduates. You will play a pivotal role in leading our new MSc in Psychology with Education. Additionally, you will be responsible for teaching across our undergraduate programmes in Education, Childhood and Communities.

The MSc Psychology in Education award, housed in LJMU School of Education, is an innovative programme aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles within educational contexts. Designed as a conversion course, we are working towards British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, ensuring that graduates meet the standards for professional recognition in psychology. This course explores various psychological perspectives on learning and development, preparing students for careers in educational psychology, teaching, and related fields. It examines the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of education, with a focus on the psychological factors influencing learners of all ages.

This is your opportunity to be a key contributor to providing a high quality, exceptional and transformative educational experience with our students, and to be part of our continued development and growth.

You will also have:

  • PhD in Psychology or a Related Field: A doctoral degree is required, demonstrating advanced expertise and a deep understanding of the discipline.
  • Chartered Psychologist Status: Must hold Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) status, indicating professional recognition and credibility in the field of psychology.
  • Experience in Higher Education: Proven experience in teaching at the university level, particularly in psychology and education-related programmes.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively convey complex psychological concepts to students and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
  • Commitment to Student Engagement: Proven ability to inspire and support students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Ability to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and lead academic programmes, particularly in the development and delivery of the MSc Psychology in Education course.
  • Commitment to Professional Development: A proactive approach to continuing professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge in the fields of psychology and education.

You will be joining our vibrant School and Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies, at a pivotal moment of diversification and opportunities. We are a passionate and committed community of academics and professional support staff, and this makes the School of Education at LJMU a special place to work and thrive.

Informal enquiries may be made to Ange Garden, Head of Education Studies email: a.s.garden@ljmu.ac.uk and Dr Graham Downes, Subject Head email: g.a.downes@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

£45,585 to £56,021 per annum



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