Lecturer in Psychology

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Psychology to join our team.

Location: Salisbury Wiltshire

Salary: 28168 - 39244 per annum (Academic Grade 4 13) (dependent on skills qualifications and experience)

Job Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

ClosingDate: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Lecturer in Psychology - The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic motivated and experienced Lecturer in Psychology to join our vibrant and growing team. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and a strong academic background in Psychology. You will deliver engaging lessons across a variety of Psychology courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels and have the opportunity to shape the future of our students. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing students with an excellent learning experience fostering a culture of curiosity critical thinking and academic achievement.

Lecturer in Psychology - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality engaging and inclusive teaching across a range of Psychology modules.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students to enhance their learning experience.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Psychology curriculum and teaching materials.
• Participate in the design development and assessment of courses.
• Supervise and mentor students in their academic projects and dissertations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field of Psychology and integrate current research into your teaching.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities contributing to the academic profile of the department.
  

Lecturer in Psychology - You:

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A PhD or masters degree in psychology or a closely related field (or working towards one).
• A track record of teaching experience in higher education with the ability to engage and inspire students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• An enthusiasm for developing and delivering innovative teaching methods.
• A passion for Psychology and the ability to make complex ideas accessible and exciting.
• A commitment to inclusivity diversity and student success.

Lecturer in Psychology Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37days annual leave for Academic Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking
  

Lecturer in Psychology Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Psychology opportunity please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.