University Teacher in Psychology

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Job title University Teacher in Psychology, Job reference REQ
260753, Date posted 14/10/2026, Final date to receive applications 01/11/2026, Location Loughborough, Package Specialist and Supporting Academic grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum, Subject to annual pay award. Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Full-time (37-hours per week);
Fixed-term until 29 February 2028, term-time only

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced University Teacher to support our undergraduate programmes in Psychology, and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Responsibilities include teaching and assessment in core areas of Psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society (including cognitive, biological, developmental, social, and research methods), in addition to dissertation supervision. Experience of teaching Qualitative Research Methods is desirable. Applicants should have a BPS accredited undergraduate qualification and a relevant postgraduate qualification.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term, term-time only, contract until 28 February 2028. This is a term-time only role meaning the role holder will not be working over the summer (the role initially runs until 30 June 2027 and resumes on 01 September 2027).

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About the Department

The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It…