Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Shape Futures. Inspire Success.
As our Psychology and Health & Social Care provision continues to grow, QA Higher Education is seeking an engaging and student-focused Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care to join our Manchester campus.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of programmes across both disciplines, supporting a diverse and international student population whilst helping to shape an outstanding academic experience. Working as part of a collaborative academic team, you will deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to curriculum development, support student achievement, and play a key role in maintaining academic quality and standards.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise across Psychology and/or Health & Social Care, who are passionate about developing students' knowledge, skills, and employability.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Lecturer, you will:
Deliver engaging and effective teaching across Psychology and Health & Social Care modules.
Support student learning through excellent academic guidance, feedback, and pastoral support.
Contribute to curriculum design, enhancement, and module development.
Participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance activities.
Stay current with developments in your subject area and wider higher education sector.
Participate in scholarly activity and contribute to the continued growth of the provision.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience.
About You
You will have:
A postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Health & Social Care, or a related discipline (Master's or PhD desirable).
Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (for Psychology specialists).
Experience teaching Psychology and/or Health & Social Care within Higher Education or a comparable educational setting.
Knowledge of BPS accreditation requirements and the CORE GBC curriculum (where applicable).
Strong communication, organisational, and student support skills.
A commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.
The ability to engage and motivate students from a wide range of backgrounds.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences
Research Methods
Health Psychology
Public Health
Health and Social Care Practice
Social Policy and Contemporary Health Challenges
Experience teaching Research Methods and supporting laboratory-based practical work would be advantageous.
Why Join QA Higher Education?
At QA Higher Education, you'll be part of a growing organisation that combines academic excellence with innovation and inclusivity. Working with students from around the world, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact whilst developing your own academic and professional career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
Hybrid working model, combining on-campus teaching with opportunities for remote working
Pension scheme
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to employee wellbeing initiatives
Opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious academic provision
A collaborative and student-focused academic environment
About QA Higher Education
QA Higher Education partners with UK universities to recruit, teach and support students on a range of programmes from foundation level through to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We currently teach over 17,000 students from across the globe and are committed to widening access to higher education through innovative, inclusive, and career-focused learning opportunities.