Lecturer in Health Psychology
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About the role
As a Lecturer in Health Psychology within the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences, you will play an important role in shaping a high‑quality learning experience for students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will contribute to teaching in areas related to health psychology, applying a diverse range of approaches and methods to engage learners within a research‑led environment. Depending on your expertise, your teaching may extend to applied psychology, psychology with cognitive neuroscience, research methods, and future integrative degree programmes jointly delivered with the School of Biological Sciences. You will also support the wider academic life of the School through programme development, student support, supervision and participation in school and college activities.
About you
You will hold a PhD in Psychology or a cognate discipline and bring a strong and developing research profile aligned with Health and Wellbeing (with Ageing). You will demonstrate evidence of high‑quality research outputs, the potential to secure external research funding, and a commitment to producing work that aspires to world‑leading standards. You will also bring proficiency in written and spoken English, effective communication skills and a readiness to engage with open science practices. Fellowship of the HEA or a willingness to gain it within twelve months of appointment is expected, reflecting your commitment to excellent teaching and academic professionalism.
You will be an enthusiastic educator who can contribute confidently to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering lectures, seminars, supervision and academic support within a collaborative teaching environment. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, building positive working relationships and contributing to the development of programmes and curriculum design. You will be motivated to help students succeed, able to plan and organise your work effectively, and ready to engage with the wider academic community through research collaboration, committee participation and University citizenship. Your approach will reflect the University’s values of inclusivity, inspiration and impact, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for staff and students.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Kevin Paterson at [contact hidden] or Tessa Webb at Tessa Webb [contact hidden]
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.