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LecturerSenior Lecturer in Psychology (Maternity Cover)

Bath Spa University

Job Location:

Bath - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 3 - 3

Posted: 1 October 2026 (23 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology to join our dedicated and committed team at Bath Spa University School of Sciences.

(This is a full time fixed term contract covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027)

About the Role

The School of Sciences at Bath Spa University is expanding based on its recent successes into health-related areas broadly. We are particularly keen to recruit someone who can contribute to these exciting multi-disciplinary new endeavours. The psychology subject area within the School of Sciences is becoming known as a hub for applying psychology to improve the lives of people in local communities and beyond; we are looking for a new lecturer/senior lecturer to join us in supporting that mission. We are specifically recruiting someone who can contribute to broadly to our core BPS accredited psychology curriculum.

The successful candidate will help design and deliver teaching content across a range of modules at Levels 4 to 7 in Psychology Programmes as well as supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate dissertation students. They will contribute to curriculum design and development and be dedicated to inclusive pedagogy and enhancing student experience. They will also engage in research or scholarly activity in Psychology in support of the universitys research and knowledge exchange strategies They will have the opportunity to develop new courses and help guide the focus of teaching and research in Psychology at Bath Spa University.

About You

A good first degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) or equivalent and appropriate postgraduate qualification in psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to psychology.
Recent successful experience of university teaching in BPS-designated core areas of Psychology
Working knowledge in designated subject area with ability to teach in core areas of Psychology.
Excellent ICT and digital teaching skills including effective use of e-learning and VLE tools.
Recent successful of leading undergraduate modules covering areas of Psychology which either complement and/or extend our current undergraduate module offering.
A track record or demonstrable potential in Psychology research professional practice and / or scholarship commensurate with career stage.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills were looking for please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade -
Ac3S (lecturer)- 44746 per annum
Ac3A - (senior lecturer) 48823 per annum

This is a full time fixed term contract covering maternity leave until 31/12/2027

Applicants with fewer than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6-month probation period.

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Peter Hills ()

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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