Currently, we have an opportunity for a Lecturer in Work Psychology to join us on a permanent basis.
The Role:
As Lecturer in Psychology, you will have the opportunity to join our vibrant Psychology team and take responsibility for delivering teaching and supporting student‑centred learning, underpinned by academic scholarship and professional practice within your assigned areas of responsibility.
We will be in excellent position to bring your disciplinary expertise to our thriving teaching and research culture, in turn contributing to our current undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
These will include contributions to our undergraduate BPS accredited Psychology and Psychology with Sociology programmes as well as our transnational education modules, some of which involve travel for overseas delivery. There will also be opportunity to contribute to our BPS accredited MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology, and our MSc in Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology. For this post we are particularly looking for experience in work and organisational psychology, with ability to contribute to individual differences and social psychology.
As a multidisciplinary school with an excellent record in applied research and teaching, we will support you to go beyond traditional boundaries, working with others internally, across the wider university, and externally to foster an inter‑professional, collaborative approach to educational delivery from the outset.
Further to this, you will find yourself making a profound and positive impact on the experience of our students as you use your initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities.
What we will need from you:
We will look for demonstrable evidence of teaching expertise in Psychology and we would be keen to receive applications from candidates that complement or enhance the expertise of our team.
- A Doctoral level qualification in a relevant Psychology discipline
- BPS Chartered Work Psychologist status, or eligibility for Chartership
- Evidence of a professional academic profile that is commensurate with the stage of your career alongside a commitment to sustained continuous professional/academic development.
- Evidence of experience developing high quality teaching/learning and research programmes and have experience of research-informed teaching.
- Evidence of teaching and learning enhancement initiatives you have developed or been involved in which will directly support the University Strategy of enhancing student experience and increasing graduate employability.
For a comprehensive list of duties for this role, please refer to our website with the role description attachment.
Benefits we offer:
Minimum of 46 days annual leave, contributory pension of 26%, flexible working and professional development opportunities.
Additional information:
Salary: Grade 6 - £46,049 – 58,225 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week
Applications encouraged before 27th of July.
On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Lecturer in Work Psychology, Full time, permanent employer: Edinburgh Napier University
Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital construction and skills innovation, where your expertise will directly contribute to transforming the built environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from extensive learning opportunities, generous annual leave, and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Located at the BE-ST campus in Hamilton, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a hybrid working model and access to a range of employee benefits.
Contact Details:
Edinburgh Napier University Recruitment Team
