About the Role
Lecturer in Psychology at QA Higher Education, Birmingham campus, full-time, permanent.
What You'll Be Doing
- Teaching includes daytime, some evening and weekend sessions.
- Deliver engaging, high quality teaching across core psychology subjects aligned to BPS GBC requirements.
- Design and develop innovative, future focused curriculum content.
- Support students to achieve academic success and thrive personally.
- Assess and provide timely, impactful feedback to enhance learning.
- Contribute to research and scholarly activity within the department.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain excellence in teaching and quality assurance.
- Play an active role in BPS accreditation and continuous programme improvement.
What Success Looks Like
- High levels of student satisfaction, retention, and achievement.
- Responsive and supportive academic engagement.
- Timely marking and feedback.
- A strong commitment to inclusive, student centred learning.
About You Your Experience
- Teaching psychology in higher education, ideally across BPS aligned modules.
- Designing and delivering curriculum to professional standards.
- Research experience or clear potential to contribute academically.
Your Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of BPS accreditation and GBC curriculum.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Passion for delivering an inclusive, engaging learning experience.
- Commitment to student success and continuous improvement.
Your Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology (PhD desirable).
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS (essential).
Working Together
You'll work closely with Programme Leaders, Module Leaders, and the wider academic team to deliver a consistent, high quality student experience, ensuring excellence across teaching, assessment, and student support.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.
