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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div id="jobDescriptionTitle"> <h2 tabindex="-1" id="jobDescriptionTitleHeading" class="css-wpzt8u e1tiznh50">Full job description</h2></div><div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"> <div> <div> <div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job details</b></h2> <div> <div> <p>College</p> <p>College of Health, Psychology and Social Care</p> </div> <div> <p>Responsible to</p> <p>Head of Discipline for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences</p> </div> <div> <p>Location</p> <p>Kedleston Road, Derby Campus</p> </div> <div> <p>Salary</p> <p>£37,999 to £45,163 per annum</p> </div> <div> <p>Job grade</p> <p>HE Lecturer</p> </div> <div> <p>Closing date</p> <p>Monday 11 November 2024</p> </div> <div> <p>Contract type</p> <p>Fixed term contract for 12 months</p> </div> <div> <p>Post type</p> <p>Full-time</p> </div> <div> <p>Adaptive working type</p> <p>Hybrid<br/> This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.</p> </div> <div> <p>Reference</p> <p>0457-24</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the University </div> <div> <div> <p>We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.</p> <p>The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.</p> <p>We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.</p> <p>Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the College/Department </div> <div> <div> <p>The School of Psychology was established in 2020 and is situated within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. The School is home to our two Discipline areas of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) and Professional Psychological Practice (PPP). As a School we seek to deliver excellence in all areas of academic activity, including our teaching and research. We foster a culture of continual growth and improvement and seek to hold equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing as a central pillar to all activity. As a TEF Gold institution we put student experience at the heart of all of our activity.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the role </div> <div> <div> <p>As Lecturer in Psychology you will contribute to the delivery of a range of modules across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision, with a particular focus on core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society. The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends.</p> <p>The School of Psychology has an active research agenda, and you will have the opportunity to engage with and support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic activity, contributing to the research profile of the School of Psychology. Whilst we are back to full campus delivery and activity, there will be opportunity for working from home as agreed with the Head of Discipline. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit. This is a full-time position but we will consider part-time work, if desired.</p> <p>The anticipated interview date will be 22nd November 2024.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About You </div> <div> <div> <p>You will have some experience of teaching a range of modules in psychology and you will be actively pursuing your own research. We are particularly seeking candidates with knowledge of biopsychology and/or cognitive psychology, but will also consider other areas of expertise. Experience of curriculum design would be beneficial but is not essential. You might hold FHEA or have other teaching experience, but should be familiar with the HE context and its requirements. Excellence in communication, team and collaborative working are essential, both internally and externally.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Principal accountabilities </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Learning / Teaching</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Research / Scholarship</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Contribute to effective cross College / University working.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Observe and implement University policies and procedures.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Person specification </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Essential Criteria</b></h3> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4> <ul> <li>Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification</li> <li>Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards</li> <li>PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe</li> <li>Subject specific qualifications / knowledge</li> </ul> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h4> <h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Learning / Teaching</b></h5> <ul> <li>Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes</li> <li>Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students</li> </ul> <h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Research / Scholarship</b></h5> <ul> <li>Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field</li> <li>Experience of research / enterprise activity</li> <li>Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy</li> </ul><br/> <p/> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Skills, knowledge & abilities</b></h4> <ul> <li>An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning</li> <li>Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups</li> <li>Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally</li> <li>Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working</li> <li>Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines</li> <li>Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE</li> <li>A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience</li> <li>A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum</li> <li>A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum</li> <li>Flexible to the needs of others</li> <li>Innovative and creative</li> <li>Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience</li> <li>Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality</li> </ul> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Business requirements</b></h4> <ul> <li>Able to take a flexible approach to work <ul> <li>Some evening and occasional weekend teaching</li> <li>Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.</li> <li>A commitment to own professional development</li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Benefits </div> <div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)</li> <li>Teacher’s Pension Scheme</li> <li>Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers</li> <li>Discounted onsite gym</li> <li>Discounted access to Devonshire Spa</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A flexible working environment</li> <li>A commitment to personal and professional development</li> </ul> </div> <p>Find out more about rewards and benefitsFind out more about rewards and benefits</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Key contact </div> <div> <div> <p>For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jane Montague, Head of Discipline for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences via j.montague at derby. dot ac dot uk</p> <p>For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment at derby. dot ac dot uk.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p>Achieve your academic ambitions, apply 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