Lecturers in Psychology

Lecturers in Psychology Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Head of Department Department: Department of Psychology (DL) Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Head Office or Campus Locations. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. About Arden University : We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department : Our School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, is committed to providing high-quality, applied psychology education. Our diverse academic team includes experienced academics, practitioners, and industry professionals, all focused on preparing students with discipline knowledge and practical skills for real-world careers. About the Opportunity: We are seeking Lecturers in Psychology to join our Distance Learning Team to work in the role of Lecturer. These lectureships will include traditional teaching and learning-focussed activities but will place a significant emphasis on Personal Academic Coaching (PAC) responsibilities. You will: Support student success as a named PAC to a defined caseload of students, building proactive relationships and providing personalised academic coaching that promotes engagement, progression, achievement and successful completion. Deliver excellent teaching, learning and dissertation supervision. Lead and develop modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and curriculum development. Design excellent digital teaching material ensuring that content and methods of delivery meet defined learning objectives. Undertake assessment marking, design authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback. Manage your own teaching and student success activities and reflect on practice and development of skills, with support/guidance as needed. Undertake administrative activities to support teaching and learning activities. Actively contribute to School level activity. About You: To be successful as a Lecturer in Psychology with an emphasis on Personal Academic Coaching, you will need: An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology, with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Excellent data analysis and evaluation skills. Excellent communication skills. Experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision, and pastoral care practices in Higher Education. A track record of successfully contributing to programme teams and being an inspiring and creative lecturer. AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12-18 months. We encourage applications from those with experience in teaching across the required BPS curriculum and with research specialisms in common psychology topics, such as forensic, cyberpsychology, counselling, clinical, and so on. Highly Desirable Criteria: A PhD (or close to completion) in Psychology or a closely related subject. Expertise in, or a willingness to develop, high quality, pro-active academic student support practices within higher education. Expertise in, or a willingness to engage in, appropriate applied AI practices. A Coaching qualification 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 + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% BUPA Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education 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: Sunday 16th August 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. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. 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. Sponsorship statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship.  However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route. Department School of Psychology Role Lecturer Locations Distance Learning Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £42,663 - £49,399 Working model (Please note, our working models are a non-contractual benefit and can be subject to change) Remote Contract Type: Academic Contract About Arden University Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong. Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Campuses in the UK (Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways. At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models. Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.