Lecturer in Psychology

School of Psychology Sport Science & Wellbeing Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £38,784 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 04 March 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Reference: CHS
286

The School of Psychology, Sport Science & Wellbeing at the University of Lincoln is among the Top 40 in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and 99% of our Psychology research was judged to be of international significance, with all of our work having internationally excellent real‑world impact. We are an expanding school within a university that has established a reputation as one of the most dynamic and fastest‑growing in the UK.

You will join our thriving research community as a Lecturer in Psychological Health & Wellbeing and contribute to the well‑established Psychological Health and Wellbeing Research Group, focusing on mental health research, intervention development, implementation science, and service improvement—particularly in rural and coastal communities, suicide prevention, and digital mental health. You will teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, develop and lead your own research agenda in line with the University research strategy, and prepare for future  through a publication record that demonstrates high quality.

You must hold a PhD in a relevant field and be willing to contribute to a thriving research culture in Psychology at the University of Lincoln. We particularly welcome applicants whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas:

• Mental health service access and delivery, including rural and coastal health inequalities
• Psychological processes underlying mental health outcomes, such as resilience, psychological flexibility, or trauma‑informed care
• Suicide prevention and crisis response, particularly for underserved populations
• Co‑production, participatory research, and citizen science approaches in mental health
• Digital and remote mental health interventions, including predictive technologies and implementation research

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and expertise through staff development, courses and events. You will be an excellent team player and a valued contributor to our dynamic and student‑focused environment.

The School is housed in two purpose‑built buildings with an extensive range of research equipment, based at the heart of the beautiful historic city of Lincoln. Join a friendly and thriving school with an outstanding reputation for student experience and excellence in research.