SOP-- Lecturer in Psychology

The School of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychology and a Lecturer in Psychology focusing on Cognition and Neuroscience to join a collegial, supportive, and intellectually vibrant academic community. This appointment forms part of our continued investment in research excellence, building on recent successes that include growth in research grant and innovation funding, high‑profile publications, and demonstrable impact within and beyond academia.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of our educational provision, supporting an expanding and diverse student body across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

• Developing, leading, delivering, and assess high‑quality teaching and learning materials across a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught modules, and contribute to core teaching within the School of Psychology.
• Make a sustained and significant contribution to research which enhances the national and international profile of the University of Kent’s School of Psychology.
• Actively seek external research funding and contribute to grant applications.
• Engaging in knowledge exchange, impact, and/or professional practice activities.
• Proactively contribute to administrative responsibilities within the School and the University, and participate fully in the collegial work environment, ensuring duties are carried out in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in teaching, research, and service activities.

• PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in Psychology or related discipline.
• Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, commensurate with career stage.
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) data analytic software used for teaching in the School (e.g., R and RStudio, Jamovi, JASP).
• Evidence of commitment to, and knowledge of, inclusive teaching and academic practice.
• Evidence of research excellence, including publications in internationally competitive journals and conference presentations.
• Ability to design, lead, and conduct independent research with the potential to generate world‑leading publications, external funding, and social or economic impact outside academia, commensurate with career stage.
• Evidence of commitment to, and knowledge of, open science activities.
• Research expertise and interests that demonstrably fit with and augment the profile of the School.
• Experience of advancing external visibility (e.g., conference and symposium organisation, participation in learned societies, or public engagement work) commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation & communication skills appropriate for teaching, research and representational duties.

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff).
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including the items above.

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact  quoting reference number SOP-023-26.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

PLEASE NOTE:

We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.