University of Derby · School of Science, College of Science and Engineering
Lecturer in Psychology
Derby · Hybrid
Fixed-term
Flexible
£39,560–£46,970 / year
Closes 22 Nov 2026
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We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, having been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
About the College/Department
The College of Science and Engineering is the home of STEM, bringing together scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. Disciplines span computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. The School of Science brings together three key subject areas: Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology.
About the Role
The Psychology subject area is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we provide a large accredited provision across several Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (including the BPS, HCPC, BABCP, BACP, NCPS and CIEHF). Our programmes provide undergraduate underpinnings and initial postgraduate training for psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership. We also offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through NHS-based commissioned programmes.
This is a Maternity Cover post to support delivery of our growing British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited provision in Psychology on campus and online. As a Lecturer in Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of modules forming part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across the Psychology subject area, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and specialist areas. Delivery is across both on-campus and online modes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio
- Supporting achievement of the highest outcomes for students through excellent teaching and student support
- Engaging with and/or supporting financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity
- Supporting marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits), which may occasionally take place in evenings and at weekends
- Working collaboratively across the Psychology subject area and wider College and Institution to deliver curriculum and progress the research and scholarship agenda
About You
We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in biological psychology, cognitive psychology and/or qualitative research methods, although other applications are not excluded. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their PhD (submitted or awaiting examination).
Skills in communication and collaboration are vital. The successful candidate will benefit from support to pursue research in keeping with the University of Derby academic themes and contribute to our high-quality research profile.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave due to start in February/March 2027, with the contract for 12 months. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed. The role is advertised as full time but part time applications will also be considered.
Anticipated interview dates: Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2026.
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, having been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
About the College/Department
The College of Science and Engineering is the home of STEM, bringing together scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. Disciplines span computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. The School of Science brings together three key subject areas: Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology.
About the Role
The Psychology subject area is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we provide a large accredited provision across several Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (including the BPS, HCPC, BABCP, BACP, NCPS and CIEHF). Our programmes provide undergraduate underpinnings and initial postgraduate training for psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership. We also offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through NHS-based commissioned programmes.
This is a Maternity Cover post to support delivery of our growing British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited provision in Psychology on campus and online. As a Lecturer in Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of modules forming part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across the Psychology subject area, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and specialist areas. Delivery is across both on-campus and online modes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio
- Supporting achievement of the highest outcomes for students through excellent teaching and student support
- Engaging with and/or supporting financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity
- Supporting marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits), which may occasionally take place in evenings and at weekends
- Working collaboratively across the Psychology subject area and wider College and Institution to deliver curriculum and progress the research and scholarship agenda
About You
We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in biological psychology, cognitive psychology and/or qualitative research methods, although other applications are not excluded. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their PhD (submitted or awaiting examination).
Skills in communication and collaboration are vital. The successful candidate will benefit from support to pursue research in keeping with the University of Derby academic themes and contribute to our high-quality research profile.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave due to start in February/March 2027, with the contract for 12 months. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed. The role is advertised as full time but part time applications will also be considered.
Anticipated interview dates: Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2026.
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Job details
- Reference
- 0291-26
- Category
- Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
- Subject
- Psychology
- Contract
- 12 months
- Posted
- 16 Oct 2026
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