Psychology Lecturer

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Department: Academics

Location: Derby Campus

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic and teaching requirements

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College UK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering career‑focused and industry‑aligned programmes. We work closely with awarding bodies, academic partners, and professional organisations to ensure our courses are rigorous, inclusive, and aligned with current academic and professional standards.

Our psychology provision is designed to support student progression, ethical practice, and research‑informed learning across foundation and undergraduate levels.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across foundation year and undergraduate programmes, supporting students to develop strong theoretical understanding, research skills, and ethical awareness within the discipline of psychology.

This role offers an opportunity to teach across core and applied psychological areas, contribute to curriculum development, and support student research and academic progression within a quality‑assured higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology

Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions using blended and student‑centred approaches

Develop and maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by current research and evidence‑based practice

Facilitate active learning through case studies, group activities, laboratory work, and real‑world application of psychological theory

Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types in line with module and programme requirements

Provide timely, fair, and constructive feedback to support student learning and development

Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes to ensure academic standards

Supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations, supporting methodology, analysis, and academic writing

Promote ethical practice in teaching and research, ensuring alignment with professional standards

Monitor and support student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement

Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme review activities

Participate in assessment boards, academic committees, and quality assurance processes

Work collaboratively with awarding body partners to meet academic and partnership requirements

Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development to support research‑informed teachingAbout You

Essential Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master’s minimum)

First degree in Psychology or a closely related subject

Subject expertise in one or more core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology, or research methods

Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level

Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments

Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations

Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice

Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts

Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills

Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledgeDesirable

Doctoral‑level qualification in a relevant psychological discipline

Evidence of engagement in research, scholarship, or professional psychological practice

Experience working within quality assurance frameworks and external examiner processes

Awareness of professional body requirements such as the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Experience Working Within An Awarding Body Partnership ModelBenefits Competitive salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Clear academic career progression pathways

Collaborative and inclusive academic culture

Ongoing professional development and teaching training

Private medical insurance

Employee discount schemes

Free on‑site parking

On‑site canteen facilities

Excellent transport linksHow to Apply

If you are passionate about psychology education and supporting students to develop critical, ethical, and research‑informed perspectives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping the next generation of psychology graduates