Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Psychology
The above part time (0.2 FTE) is available from Aug 2025 on a fixed term basis for 2 years, in the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio within the Department of Psychology and Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS). This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
This role is subject to final programme approval.
The role
We are seeking to appoint a part time (0.2 FTE) Research Director for the Forensic Psychology Doctorate – (Senior Lecturer) which is available from August 2025 on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
Main purpose of the job:
You will have responsibility, with the support of the Programme Director and DClinPGR Portfolio Director, for managing and monitoring the research aspects of the programme and their associated operational administration, curriculum development, and quality management and enhancement (including accreditation / registration by relevant professional institutions where appropriate). You will work with the Programme Director / Director of Portfolio as appropriate to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the research elements of the programme in accord with the Faculty’s education strategy and implementing the External Affairs strategy.
The research curriculum, under the University of Exeter’s Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy) programme, aims to enable trainee Forensic Psychologists to become evidenced-based sophisticated consumers and producers of forensic and applied research. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced research trainer who will be dedicated to the leadership task of preparing future Psychologists to become ethical and effective research skilled Scientist Practitioners. We are looking for the successful candidate to have evidence of conducting research and scholarship of national/international standing in a relevant area aligned to the interests of the DForenPsy.
As Research Director on the DForenPsy Programme you will act as co-ordinator for the research teaching and be responsible for key deliverables such as the successful completion of doctoral research theses within standard timescales (within 3 years) and the maintenance of strong collaborative provision with the research and forensic community in the local area and nationally. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator able to assimilate, interpret, and communicate scientific knowledge and information to a wide audience of learners and future practitioners, and will enjoy working as part of a dynamic team of educators and researchers. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to build effective relationships and partnerships between, the DForenPsy, the DClinPGR Doctoral Portfolio, the Psychology Department, the wider University and external stakeholders. As we wish to support the development of individual research capacity, we are open to negotiation of dedicated research time with the DForenPsy Programme Director.
The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring the creation, development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning materials for the research elements of the DForenPsy Programme. Working alongside the Programme Director for the DForenPsy, we are seeking a candidate interested in leading an innovative review of the pedagogical approaches adopted for delivery of the research curricula within the DForenPsy.
About you
For a Senior Lecturer post you will:
- Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge (demonstrated by a PhD/Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification or experience in Forensically relevant research and practice) in order to teach and support learning on Forensic Psychology modules.
- Possess a good honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline (at least a 2:1 or equivalent)
- Have a consistent track record of excellent teaching across a variety of modules and levels within your discipline as might be expected of a very experienced HE Teacher/ be very experienced as a Forensic Psychologist in applied settings with experience of training Forensic Psychologists.
- Contribute to the design, development and delivery a range of modules or programmes at various levels; applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques; identifying sources of funding and securing funds for own scholarly activities and providing academic leadership to those working within programme areas.
- Be expected to work towards Principal Fellow of the HEA and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
What we can offer you:
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details of this role.
Starting salary will be from £50,694 to £64,235 per annum pro rata on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience. The post may attract a market supplement, in line with Agenda for Change 8c depending on skills and experience.
For further information please contact A/Prof Cordet Smart, Director of DClinPGR Portfolio, Director-DCPGR@exeter.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 30/01/2025.
