Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology FTE

• Lead income generation initiatives

Part Time (18.5 hrs per week) - Permanent
- Location:

High Wycombe & Online

Salary - £44,746 - £56,535 pro rata

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

The College of Health and Society seeks a Senior Lecturer to co‑lead as Programme Director on their online MSc Applied Forensic Psychology programme. This role involves shared responsibility for programme governance, delivery, and strategic development, alongside day‑to‑day management, and teaching. While predominantly remote, the post requires attendance at three on‑campus weeks each academic year. The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration and be a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with full membership of the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology.

They will deliver an exceptional student experience through high‑quality teaching, pastoral support, and innovative digital pedagogy. They will also lead and contribute to curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise, and impactful research, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic goals. Engagement in knowledge exchange and the wider academic community is expected. A collaborative, inclusive approach is essential, fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the discipline.

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days pro rata, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• free gym membership for our on‑site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

For further information about this role please contact Dr Nicola Mallowan (Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology), email:  or tel:

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Dr Nicola Mallowan, email:  if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

Interview Date:

5th October 2026

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways

Co‑lead as Programme Director of the online MSc Applied Forensic Psychology programme, overseeing the programme’s governance and delivery. Being responsible for, or make a significant contribution to, the programme’s…