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Please note that this job is only open to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.
Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research)
School of Psychology
As part of our continued development, Cardiff University School of Psychology has a lecturer vacancy. We are a large, diverse and internationally leading School with highly rated teaching and research.
The post is available full-time Maternity Leave cover for a period of 1 year. We are particularly looking for individuals with expertise or interest in the following teaching areas:
1. Research Methods
For the T&R pathway, we aim to complement and extend our research and impact strengths in directions aligned to national and international challenges (as identified by research funders, such as NIHR), enabling successful candidates to build, lead and sustain research groups and new collaborations, as well as providing engaging teaching and academic leadership. For example, candidates can consider how they might align with and link between our research centres or other areas of strength (see http://psych.cf.ac.uk/). All lecturers also provide or support some teaching beyond their specialisms, for example in research methods or supporting tutorials.
The University is committed to sustaining our positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. We welcome applicants from currently under-represented groups and from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.
Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Secondment opportunity welcome - please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
Informal enquiries can be made to psych-headofschool@cardiff.ac.uk
For further information about the School of Psychology and other vacancies, please visit About us - School of Psychology - Cardiff University
Closing date: Thursday, 24 April 2025
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To deliver research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
* To conduct research within Psychology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals, conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
* To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
* To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level
* To participate in School research activities
Teaching
* To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
* To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University.
* To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor/module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students
* To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master's students and the co-supervision of PGR's
* To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students
Other
* To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
* To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
* To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
* Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: It is the University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criteria as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (eg. 1234BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
1. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
* Quantitative research methods
1. Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
2. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
3. Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs
4. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
5. Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmes
Pastoral, Communication and Team Working
1. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
2. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor
Desirable Criteria
1. Relevant professional qualification(s)
2. Evidence of collaborations with industry
3. Proven ability to work without close supervision
4. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community
5. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
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