UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Assistant Professor in Psychology
School/Department:
School of Psychology
Salary:
£34,576 - £46,414 per annum, depending on skills & experience.
Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance
Job Family and Level:
Research and Teaching Level 5 extended
Contract Status:
Permanent
Hours of Work:
Full-time
Location:
University Park
Reporting to:
Head of School
The Purpose of the Role:
The School of Psychology is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor to further enhance the
School’s reputation. The post holder will be expected to conduct an original nationally and
internationally recognised research programme leading to high quality publications and external
grant income. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s excellent reputation in
teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, by developing and delivering high quality
teaching (lectures, lab classes, seminars, tutorials & project supervision). The post holder will also
be required to make a significant contribution to the School via administrative management
and/or co-ordination of specific research and/or teaching activities.
Main Responsibilities
1.
Conduct and supervise others conducting original research in psychology and/or cognitive
neuroscience, resulting in publications in internationally recognised peer reviewed
journals. Participate in meetings and conferences in order to disseminate research
findings. Win grant awards from external bodies to fund new research.
2.
Plan, prepare and deliver high quality taught modules in psychology for undergraduates
(core BPS curriculum topics at levels 1 & 2, including practical classes) and postgraduate
students to enhance the School’s reputation for excellence in teaching.
3.
Deliver and/or support teaching through the use of a virtual learning environment
(Moodle).
Supervise (or co-supervise) and examine postgraduate PhD students engaged in original
research.
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5.
Supervise final year undergraduate student projects and supervise /support postgraduate
students registered on our MSc programme(s).
6.
To coach and support tutorial groups, developing their knowledge and their learning skills,
and be responsible for the pastoral care of students.
Be responsible for some School-level administrative duties (e.g. in areas such as
admissions, examinations, module convening etc.). Attend committees, meetings and/or
working groups within the School of Psychology. Represent the School on various
committees and working groups in the wider University and
Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role as required by the Head of School or
his/her nominated staff.
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Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualifications/
 PhD, or equivalent, in relevant
Education
area.
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Skills/Training
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Experience
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Excellent oral and written
communication skills, including
the ability to communicate
with clarity on complex and
conceptual ideas to those with
limited knowledge and
understanding as well as to
peers.
Good time management skills.
Knowledge and experience
required to teach in
appropriate areas of
undergraduate and/or Masters
Psychology courses.
Good interpersonal skills & an
ability to build relationships
and collaborate with others,
internally and externally.
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Extensive knowledge and
understanding of specialised
areas of psychology and/or
cognitive neuroscience.
Significant postdoctoral
research and teaching
experience.
Outstanding publication record
for career level/stage.
Experience of delivering
teaching of Psychology at
levels 1 and/or level 2.
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Desirable
Postgraduate/Higher
education teaching
qualification or equivalent
(e.g. PGCHE).
Membership of a
Professional Body/Society
e.g. BPS, EPS etc.
Ability to use and develop
appropriate teaching
materials.
Teaching in higher
education.
Track record in publishing
research work in peerreviewed journals of a
national or international
quality and of success in
obtaining external funding
for research projects.
Experience of supporting
and motivating students
and/or providing pastoral
care.
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Experience of delivering
teaching at level 4
(Masters).
Experience of assessing
students’ work.
Decision Making
i) taken independently by the role holder;
 Planning general research programme and direction.
 Making individual decisions about design and conduct of particular experiments.
 Devising applications for new research funding.
 Planning the content and delivery of teaching.
ii) taken in collaboration with others;
 Collaborative research applications.
 Structure/content of joint modules.
iii) referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder.
Any items implying changes in School policy.
Please note that as part of its commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards in
teaching and learning, the University expects all newly appointed or promoted Lecturers (unless
exempt) to complete 30 credits of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)
Course.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Paul McGraw, tel: 0115 951
5295, e-mail: paul.mcgraw@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this
email address will not be accepted.