Lecturer, Psychology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences.

• Oversee dissertation projects.

• Lead and enhance academic modules.

• Ensure the development of high-quality learning materials and curriculum.

• Create digital teaching resources that align with established learning objectives.

• Evaluate assessments and develop authentic evaluation methods.

• Offer constructive and high-quality feedback.

• Act as a designated Personal Academic Coach for a specific student caseload.

• Foster proactive relationships with students and offer tailored academic coaching.

• Encourage student engagement, progression, success, and completion.

• Oversee teaching and activities aimed at student success.

• Reflect on personal practices and enhance skills with necessary support and guidance.

• Perform administrative tasks that support teaching and learning.

• Participate in School-wide initiatives, including reviewing ethics applications and assisting with research methodology workshops.

⛳️ Requirements

• MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology.

• Eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

• Strong skills in data analysis and evaluation.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Experience in teaching, learning, assessment, dissertation supervision, and pastoral care in Higher Education.

• Proven success in contributing to program teams.

• AdvanceHE Recognition — FHEA, or a commitment to obtain it within 12–18 months.

• Teaching experience across the required BPS curriculum is encouraged.

• PhD or nearing completion in Psychology or a closely related field is highly desirable.

• Expertise in, or a willingness to develop, proactive academic support practices in higher education is highly desirable.

• Expertise in, or a willingness to engage in, relevant applied AI practices is highly desirable.

• Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with research specialties or teaching expertise in forensic psychology, cyberpsychology, and AI.

• Candidates lacking current UK work authorization may apply if they qualify for an alternative visa route.

• Current Arden students or those enrolled in an upcoming course are ineligible for Student Experience roles due to potential conflicts of interest.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays.

• Closure during the Christmas period.

• Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting at 7%.

• BUPA Cash Plan.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Perkbox benefits.

• Complimentary enrollment in any Arden course.

• Discounts for family and friends on Arden courses.

• A Golden Ticket that allows you to gift a free Arden education to someone in your life.

• Primarily remote work arrangement with minimal travel to Coventry Head Office or campus locations.

• Participation in the Disability Confident Employer scheme, including the possibility of a guaranteed interview when essential criteria are met.