Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits
Location:
Birmingham (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 Birmingham 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.