Lecturer in Psychology

Job Reference: 551917

Location: City Campus

Employment Type: Hourly Paid/Casual Contract

Team: Psychology

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

School / Directorate: School of Social Sciences

Salary / Grade: HPL1 (£39,162 - £44,052 p.a. pro rata)

Hourly Rate: £50.72 per direct teaching hour.

Schedule: This includes 2 or more of the following elements: teaching, preparation, and marking of the scheduled programme of work. A flat rate of £20.29 per direct teaching hour will be paid for completing one of these elements. The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.

NTU Psychology is seeking Hourly Paid Lecturers to further meet the demands of student numbers in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Hourly Paid Lecturers undertake a variety of support roles within NTU Psychology and are valued members of our teaching team.

You will be joining a very large, lively, diverse, collegiate, and ambitious group with an excellent reputation for its theoretically informed, impactful, and applied research and its teaching provision at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The typical role of an hourly paid lecturer in Psychology is to support teaching within the department focusing on delivering a positive learning experience for our students. The role involves supporting lecturers within class teaching and/or assessment marking (e.g., essays, lab reports, and exams). Hourly paid lecturers are usually deployed to support the delivery and assessment of undergraduate research methods (including psychometrics, experimental, and qualitative methods), and statistics (R‑studio).

Depending on experience, there may be opportunities to support specialist modules and MSc teaching.

• Deliver teaching and support learning activities in undergraduate and postgraduate psychology modules.
• Assist with assessment marking, moderation, and grading of written work and examinations.
• Prepare teaching materials and support resources.
• Engage in professional development opportunities as assigned by the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

• Relevant experience in psychology teaching or academic support.
• Excellent commitment to supporting students’ development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Qualifications that demonstrate expertise in research methods, statistics, or related areas.
• Previous experience with online teaching and assessment is an advantage.
• Individuals who may not meet every requirement are still welcome to apply.

To be confirmed.

NTU Psychology is recognised nationally and internationally for delivering theoretically informed and applied research. Within the UK we are the largest provider of full‑time undergraduate degrees in psychology. Our pre‑COVID NSS scores for overall satisfaction were above 90% for eight years, remaining above sector benchmarks since COVID. We provide a learning experience of the highest quality and pride ourselves on being at the forefront of sector innovations in teaching and learning.

Our excellence is recognised internationally – the recent QS 2023 World University rankings placed us in the top 150 departments for psychology worldwide. We are committed to quality, diversity, and inclusion and have achieved Athena SWAN recognition at the department level.

We offer flexible and competitive rewards, genuine opportunities for career progression, and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

NTU continues to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices and experiences of students and colleagues. We champion positive wellbeing, promoting an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome candidates from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply.

We are unable to sponsor for this role under the UK Visas & Immigration points‑based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who are eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

For more details, please refer to the role profile. We will still consider applications even if you do not meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Contact:
Loren Abell (Senior Lecturer) –

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