Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology - De Montfort University Leicester : Job Details

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

Faculty / Directorate

By joining our faculty, you will help prepare and develop entrant industry professionals with the knowledge and expertise to make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. The Division of Psychology is part of the School of Applied Social Sciences, one of four specialist schools, also including Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, Leicester School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Leicester School of Pharmacy.

Our teaching reflects the latest developments in the sector and many of our courses have professional accreditations. A range of work experience and volunteering opportunities enables students to develop the skills sought by graduate employers. Recent graduates have secured roles with leading employers such as AstraZeneca, Ministry of Defence and the NHS. DMU’s dedicated facilities are designed to replicate current practice and feature industry-standard equipment, enabling staff and students to undertake life changing projects to improve health and social care.

Role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology in the Division of Psychology. The role will include both teaching and research duties to students on undergraduate and postgraduate on British Psychological Society Accredited undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes. Typically, your teaching duties will include preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars, supervision of final year projects, contributing to the personal tutoring scheme, and the devising and marking of assessments. You will be required to contribute to the teaching of research methods to our students. There will be opportunities to become involved in a variety of existing research projects. You will be expected to be research active in psychology.

Ideal Candidate

You will hold a PhD in psychology (or close to completion). We are looking for you to have expertise in developmental psychology. You will be familiar with delivering teaching and learning within higher education or academic-level delivery within commercial settings. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the University community. You will share DMU’s passion to provide outstanding and inclusive outcomes for all of its students. This is a maternity cover post for up to 12 months, or upon the return of the post-holder, whichever is sooner.

Candidates applying for this position must ensure they meet UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requirements. For eligible roles, sponsorship for the Skilled Worker Visa is available, provided applicants satisfy the Home Office eligibility criteria and UKVI's English Language requirements. Applicants should verify their eligibility before applying and ensure compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. For ineligible roles, migrant workers must possess the appropriate visa demonstrating the right to work in the UK. Please note that some positions may not meet the minimum salary thresholds required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Further details can be found on the Home Office website and the UK Visas and Immigration Website.