Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology

Opening Date:
5 Oct 2023
Closing Date:
12 Nov 2023
Salary Range:
Region:

Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences
Permanent – 37 hours per week (1.0fte)

Salary range per annum: Lecturer: £40,521 to £44,263 / Senior Lecturer: £45,585 to £54,395

About this role
We are a successful, modern university with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. We offer quality education and an excellent student learning experience in a beautiful region of the South Coast of England.

It is an exciting time to join the Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences at the University of Chichester. The University of Chichester is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) by the Office for Students. Our Psychology department has been ranked the Top 21st across the country in the Guardian University Guide. The Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment which embraces research approaches that are impactful and engaging.

About you
Candidates for the Lectureship / Senior Lectureship should have a track record of research in any area of Psychology (consistent with the level of career), which complements current research in the Institute, evidenced by successful independent research activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential for securing external research funding.

Working with the Psychology staff team and students, you will, among other activities, make a key contribution to designing, developing and delivering new and existing undergraduate and post-graduate Psychology programmes. You will also contribute to our vibrant research culture and excellent student learning experience.

The ideal candidate should be working towards or possess a DPsych in Health Psychology or a PhD in Psychology. They should demonstrate a well-defined strategy for advancing their research agenda in health psychology. This should be substantiated by a track record of accomplished independent research, reflected through publications in reputable academic journals, and a demonstrated potential to secure external funding for further research initiatives.

The successful candidate will be pro-active, enthusiastic and enjoy working as a member of our innovative, dedicated and collaborative team.

About the team
You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within the Psychology, Business and Social Sciences academic team. You should exhibit excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. We are a top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Moitree Banerjee, Head of Psychology and Criminology Programmes on M.Banerjee@chi.ac.uk

Please review the job profiles and state clearly in your application which level of role you are applying for i.e. Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

  • Interview Date: Thursday 30 November 2023

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

To apply please visit our University website: https://www.chi.ac.uk/about-us/working-for-us/