Principal Lecturer in Psychology and Head of Department

3 weeks ago


Worcester, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER Full time

This is an exciting opportunity

for an experienced academic psychologist to join our team of enthusiastic, dynamic and friendly staff within the School of Psychology. Psychology at the University of Worcester has a long-standing history, with a thriving BPS accredited suite of BSc Psychology courses running since 1994. The School has an already impressive portfolio of undergraduate courses including Single Honours Psychology as well as named awards in Business, Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. Our postgraduate courses include Business and Occupational Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner and Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence. We currently partner with the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) to deliver our MSc Business Psychology course. 

Further information about our research areas and staff profiles show our depth and breadth of experience in psychology. Our school holds strong values of professionalism, respect and inclusivity. We are looking to appoint a colleague who is enthusiastic about developing active and inclusive contemporary psychology education, while also sharing in our vision and values. 

The successful candidate will ideally have experience and expertise in an area of psychology aligned to our current research strengths and will be confident and competent in teaching across one or more of the core British Psychological Society areas (cognitive, biopsychology, social, developmental, individual differences, research methods). Successful applicants will demonstrate a clear engagement with research and knowledge exchange activity commensurate with the stage of your career.

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £64,914, with the opportunity to progress to £68,857 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) It may be possible to consider an appointment at professorial level for a candidate who meets the relevant criteria.  Attractive Teachers Pension Scheme Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Dr Helen Scott, Head of the School of Psychology by emailing h.scott@worc.ac.uk 

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels


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