It is an exciting time to join the School of Psychology at Keele University. We recently climbed into the Global Top 150 in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Keele Psychology has developed a vibrant and inclusive environment which embraces research approaches from across basic and applied psychological science. Since REF2014, we have significantly enhanced our reputation as a world-leading centre for psychological research. We currently have four main areas of research expertise:
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Psychology with proven experience of academic leadership and administration to strengthen our position as a School dedicated to research and teaching excellence.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Psychology (or Cognate area), will have a clear plan for developing their programme of research or scholarship, evidenced by successful independent activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential for securing external funding.
The School of Psychology works within a framework of open science and it is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to these principles. Researchers within the School of Psychology are well supported with excellent facilities (https://www.keele.ac.uk/psychology/aboutus/equipmentandfacilities/)
In addition to pursuing excellence in research, the successful candidate will also be expected to act as Deputy for the Head of School, contribute to teaching on our Undergraduate (accredited by the British Psychological Society) and Postgraduate courses. The successful candidate will be supported to undertake a PGDip in Higher Education Practice to obtain Fellowship of the
Higher Education Academy (unless candidate holds an equivalent qualification).
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women/ men for this role.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
For full post details please see below:-Job Description and Person Specification
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Optional - For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Abigail Locke, email a.j.locke@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.