Professor of Psychology

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

The School of Psychology & Humanities are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.2 FTE) Professor of Psychology. The post-holder will undertake internationally recognised research and provide academic leadership. They will contribute actively to the creation of a vibrant research environment and to the development of research strategy underpinning the sustainability of world‑class research at the university.

We are looking for someone to lead on knowledge transfer opportunities arising from their own research and scholarship, including the development of an Impact case study. They will obtain external funding to support their research activity and disseminate their research in high quality journals. We expect the post-holder to network widely nationally and internationally for the purposes of building the reputation of the research within the University, and the wider academic and research community, as well as building and maintaining relationships externally.

We are looking for someone to work in a supportive and collegiate manner and contribute to our positive and inclusive work environment.

We are keen to appoint an individual who has a strong track record of research leadership who can make a significant contribution to research, consultancy, and practice in Psychology. The successful applicant will have experience of developing a high-quality Impact Case Study suitable for submission to the Research Excellence Framework. You must have a sustained output of world‑class research and publications in Psychology and a track record of securing research funding from a variety of grant awarding bodies and sponsors.

It is essential to have a PhD (or equivalent) in psychology or closely related subject. You must have a proven track record of successful supervisory experience of research students at doctoral level and a track record of working effectively with research networks, consortia and collaborations. Extensive history of consultancy / knowledge transfer and impact development is important for this role.

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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