Lecturer in Psychology Fulltime & Perm

About the Role

Lecturer in Psychology at QA Higher Education, Birmingham campus, full-time, permanent.

• Teaching includes daytime, some evening and weekend sessions.
• Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching across core psychology subjects aligned to BPS GBC requirements.
• Design and develop innovative, future‑focused curriculum content.
• Support students to achieve academic success and thrive personally.
• Assess and provide timely, impactful feedback to enhance learning.
• Contribute to research and scholarly activity within the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain excellence in teaching and quality assurance.
• Play an active role in BPS accreditation and continuous programme improvement.

• High levels of student satisfaction, retention, and achievement.
• Responsive and supportive academic engagement.
• Timely marking and feedback.
• A strong commitment to inclusive, student‑centred learning.

• Teaching psychology in higher education, ideally across BPS‑aligned modules.
• Designing and delivering curriculum to professional standards.
• Research experience or clear potential to contribute academically.

• Strong understanding of BPS accreditation and GBC curriculum.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Passion for delivering an inclusive, engaging learning experience.
• Commitment to student success and continuous improvement.

• Master’s degree in Psychology (PhD desirable).
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS (essential).

You’ll work closely with Programme Leaders, Module Leaders, and the wider academic team to deliver a consistent, high‑quality student experience, ensuring excellence across teaching, assessment, and student support.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.