Lecturer in Psychology
| Company: | University of Derby |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 - £46,049 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 1GB |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design.
School of Science
The School of Science brings together three key subject areas; Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology. The School has strong links with key external agencies including the University Hospitals for Derby and Burton NHS Trust who support the Biomedical Sciences IBMS provision as well as research collaborations. The School also works with regional forensic science agencies including the police and private forensic science labs as well as numerous environmental agencies locally, nationally and internationally focusing on conservation, habitat management and environmental regeneration.
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 are proud to contribute high quality programmes grounded in psychological and behavioural science with a significant focus on applied psychology and professional practice. 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 some psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership (and many more). Furthermore we offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities across the counselling and psychotherapy provision and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through our NHS based commissioned programmes. In Psychology our provision is underpinned by excellent student support to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and high quality progression opportunities into a range of careers. Our delivery is further underpinned by high quality scientific research and scholarly activity, with industry informed and based research at the forefront of curriculum developments to ensure programmes are meeting the needs of employers to foster the success of our graduates from across the subject.
We are excited to offer this Maternity Cover post to support the 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 that form part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across the Psychology subject area, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and any specialist areas. Our provision is delivered both on campus and online and this role will include delivery across both modes. Objectives of the post holder will be to contribute to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio, and to contribute to achievement of the highest outcomes for our students through excellent teaching and student support.
Psychology has an active research agenda and growing research profile. You will have the opportunity to engage with and/or support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity.
The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit and in agreement with the Subject Lead.
We are advertising this role as a full time position, however we would also consider part time applications; please express your preference in your application.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave, 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.
Anticipated interview date: Friday 11th September 2026
About You
You will contribute to teaching across our excellent provision to enhance its quality and ensure an outstanding student experience. There is an expectation of working collaboratively across the Psychology subject area and wider College and Institution to deliver curriculum, and to progress the research and scholarship agenda. As such, 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.
We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in clinical applications of psychology, psychopathology, biological 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).
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Amy Baraniak, Subject Lead for Psychology via a.baraniak@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University.
The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
You must also meet the English Language requirement.
Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.
For more information, visit our website.
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