Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care

Shape Futures. Inspire Success.

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid)

As our Psychology and Health & Social Care provision continues to grow, QA Higher Education is seeking an engaging and student-focused Lecturer in Psychology& Health and Social Care to join our Birmingham campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of programmes across both disciplines, supporting a diverse and international student population whilst helping to shape an outstanding academic experience. Working as part of acollaborative academic team, you will deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to curriculum development, support student achievement, and play a key role in maintaining academic quality and standards.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise across Psychology and/or Health & Social Care, who are passionate about developing students'knowledge, skills, and employability.

As aLecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching across Psychology and Health & Social Care modules.
• Support student learning through excellent academic guidance, feedback, and pastoral support.
• Contribute to curriculum design, enhancement, and module development.
• Participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance activities.
• Stay current with developments in your subject area and wider higher education sector.
• Participate in scholarly activity and contribute to the continued growth of the provision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience.

You willhave:

• Apostgraduate qualification in Psychology, Health & Social Care, or arelated discipline (Master's or PhD desirable).
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (for Psychology specialists).
• Experience teaching Psychology and/or Health & Social Care within Higher Education ora comparable educational setting.
• Knowledge of BPS accreditation requirements and the CORE GBC curriculum (where applicable).
• Strong communication, organisational, and student support skills.
• Acommitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.
• The ability to engage and motivate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or moreof the following areas:

• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Research Methods
• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Health and Social Care Practice
• Social Policy and Contemporary Health Challenges
• Experience teaching Research Methods and supporting laboratory-based practical work wouldbe advantageous.

At QAHigher Education, you'll be part of a growing organisation that combines academic excellence with innovation and inclusivity. Working with students from around the world, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact whilst developing your own academic and professional career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working model, combining on-campus teaching with opportunities for remote working
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious academic provision
• Acollaborative and student-focused academic environment

QA Higher Education partners with UK universities to recruit, teach and support students on a range of programmes from foundation level through to undergraduate andpostgraduate degrees. We currently teach over 17,000 students from across theglobe and are committed to widening access to higher education through innovative, inclusive, and career-focused learning opportunities.