Online Lecturer - Psychology

Online Lecturer – Psychology (0.5 FTE)
Academic Team

Remote

Fixed Term Contract

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Shape the next generation of psychology graduates — from anywhere

We’re seeking an experienced and student-focused Online Lecturer in Psychology to join our Academic Team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, postgraduate learning environment, delivering high-quality teaching and supervision in a fully online setting.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting students through their academic journey — from taught modules through to dissertation — bringing subject expertise, thoughtful guidance, and a strong understanding of inclusive, engaging digital learning.

With a particular focus on individual differences, quantitative research methods, and dissertation supervision, you’ll help students develop the critical thinking, analytical, and research skills essential for success in psychology and beyond.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver engaging, high-quality online teaching across postgraduate psychology modules

• Design and assess coursework in line with academic standards and best practice

• Supervise student dissertations, with a focus on quantitative research methods

• Provide pastoral and academic support through personal tutoring

• Foster an inclusive and supportive online learning community

• Contribute to teaching on a BPS-accredited programme, ensuring standards and expectations are met

• Work collaboratively with academic colleagues to enhance the student experience

About you
You’re an academic who combines subject expertise with a genuine commitment to student success. You’re confident working in online environments and are passionate about creating meaningful, interactive learning experiences.

Essential

• A PhD in Psychology

• Experience of teaching within postgraduate higher education

• Eligibility for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team working

• Experience teaching on a BPS-accredited programme

• Experience teaching cognitive and/or biological psychology and quantitative research methods

• A strong track record of supervising student dissertations

Desirable

• Experience of and enthusiasm for online or blended learning delivery

• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Experience supporting students in a personal tutor capacity

Why join us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking academic team, delivering high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student body. You’ll have the flexibility of remote working while contributing to a collaborative and values-driven teaching environment.

Additional information
This is a part-time role initially on a 6 month FTC, with the potential for extension.

What happens next?

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Recruitment Process

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