Ref no: GCU01699 Published: 29/10/2024 Closes: 12/11/2024 Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA Salary: £47,874 - £55,295 per year Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Advert Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve. In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table. With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. To support our continuing growth, we are seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Psychology or Applied Psychology, within the Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record of applied psychology provision that includes innovative teaching and learning, scholarly activity, research, practice and knowledge transfer activities. As a Lecturer in Psychology/Applied Psychology you will have a focus on providing high-quality learning and teaching that is underpinned by scholarly activity and practice. We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our delivery of and reputation in reputation in applied psychology, particularly Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, and Sport & Exercise Psychology. although expertise in other related areas is welcomed. Applicants should hold a doctoral qualification in psychology, and be eligible for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. We particularly welcome applications from people who are HCPC Registered Psychologists and who are eligible for Chartership with the British Psychological Society. Lecturers are expected to contribute to the delivery and assessment of existing modules, supervision, and the enhancement of the student experience across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These include BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, MSc Forensic Psychology and three BPS accredited/HCPC approved Doctorates in Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology and Sport & Exercise Psychology. Prior experience of supporting student learning, teaching and assessment in higher education and/or in practice settings is essential. The Department of Psychology promotes innovation in learning and teaching and, therefore, we are keen to appoint an individual with experience of e-learning and online environments. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE is desirable. The post holders will also be expected to contribute to ensuring curricula are current and compliant with internal and external regulatory frameworks. If you wish to know more about these opportunities, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Kareena McAloney-Kocaman at kareena.mcaloney@gcu.ac.uk. As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values. Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success. The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines. As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process. The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities. Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities. Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception). Job Attachments Download job attachment Teaching Intestive Lecturer Role ProfileLAppliedPsychOct24 [46.89 kB] Show on map Glasgow Caledonian University Share this job posting on Twitter Share this job posting on Facebook Share this job posting on Linkedin Share this job posting via Email Favourite Lecturer in Psychology/Applied Psychology - GCU01699 EducationLecturing Advertisement Frequented links About myjobscotland Your Career Help (Opens in new tab)
