SCHOOL:Psychological & Social Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: SeniorLecturer in Psychology

POST REF:

SCHOOL:Psychological & Social Sciences

GRADE:8

HOURS:Full-time - those hours which are reasonably required for the fulfilment of duties

REPORTING TO:Head of School

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

JOB PURPOSE:

To make a significant contribution to research, teaching, scholarship, and academic administration in the School of Psychological and Social Sciences. To provide leadership in teaching, research, scholarship and academic administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Make an effective contribution to teaching and learning in the School, and contribute to the pedagogical success of the School and University.

1. Develop a comprehensive teaching portfolio that is regularly reviewed andrefined through student evaluations, peer review, training, and scholarly activity.

1. Ensure learning and teaching reflects best practice through processes of development, management and review.

1. Comply with, and contribute to, University policies, procedures, mechanisms and timelines for learning and teaching activities.

1. Initiate and participate in scholarly activities that enhance learning and teaching in the School and University, for example supporting junior academics.

1. Develop and initiate productive research and scholarship activities, and develop a reputation of national and international standing.

1. Build a record of publication in international Journals and other outlets of high standing.

1. Build and enhance a record of success in research funding.

1. Act as a research supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students and, as an examiner for research degree theses and dissertations.

1. Contribute to the developmentof junior researchers within the School though support and feedback.

1. Participate in activities relating to the provision of Psychology as directed by the Head of School.

1. Manage specific projects related to the discipline area as directed.

1. Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead on Institutional processesand participate in committees as required.

1. Contribute to the School and University community through internal and external engagement activities (i.e. open days, outreach, etc.).

Other:

• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained
• Promote equal opportunities in the work of the department, to include a commitment to the International Strategy of the University
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised
• Participate in the arrangements for performance review and appraisal.
• Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities
• Ensure all University policies are implemented within the remit of this post

Health & Safety

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, members of staff must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST TITLE: Senior Lecturer

SCHOOL: Psychological & Social Sciences

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively.

REQUIREMENTS
The postholder must be able to demonstrate: / ESSENTIAL (E)
DESIRABLE (D) / MEASURED BY:
A Application form
I Interview
T/PTest/Presentation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
(Academic, vocational/professional and other training)
PhD in Psychology or relateddiscipline
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or
willingness to undertake training for this), or equivalent /
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E
/ A
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KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
(e.g. report writing, office experience, Microsoft office)
Successful, relevant teaching experience in HE
Experience in teaching across multiple domains within the psychology discipline (e.g., research methods, cognitive psychology). / E
E / I
A
Experience of research student supervision and thesis examination
Record of producing high quality research outputs
Record of success in attracting external research funding / E
E
E / A
A/P
A
Knowledge of the needs of students from a range of cultural, class, ethnicity and ability backgrounds
Experience of participation and leadership of HEI processes (i.e., quality assurance; School and University committees etc.). / E
E / I
A
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
(e.g. communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, team player, reliable)
High level of interpersonal and communication skills / E / I/P
Ability to use a range of delivery techniques, including the use of technology, to enthuse and engage students withdiverse learning styles.
Willingness to participate in, and contribute to,developing the School’s learning and teaching activities.
Willingness to participate in, and contribute to, developing the School’s research activities.
Willingness to lead on and contribute to income generating activities / E
E
E
E / I/P
I
I
I
Ability to participate in, and develop external networks and links on behalf of the School and University / E / I
Highly developed workload management skills including the ability to report on School and University processes in a timely manner and adhere to deadlines. / E / I
Experience of working collegially in teams and across the university
Willingness to contribute to the School and University Community through a range of internal and external engagement activities (e.g., recruitment events, open days) / E
E / A
I
BEHAVIOURS
Behaviours will be tested at interview against the Contribution Framework (available on the recruitment web site under Our Culture & Values - Values & Principles)
Leading myself and others
Delivering a great service
Taking a professional approach
Working together as a team / E
E
E
E / I
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(e.g. Travel, CRB)

Senior Lecturer JD (Generic) Jan 15