UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
Faculty of Business and Society
Lecturer in Psychology - (Ref: FBS316 )
£31,798 - £36,862 per annum
The University of Glamorgan is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychology to contribute to the delivery and
development of its highly successful undergraduate programmes in Psychology and Childhood and Youth. The
successful candidate will have a PhD, or be near completion, in an area of Psychology and will be a Board Certified
Behaviour Analyst. Teaching experience and evidence of recent research activity are essential for this post while
experience of postgraduate teaching/supervision and course management would be an advantage.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Gareth Roderique-Davies, Deputy Head, School of Psychology on 01443
482679 or email gdavie10@glam.ac.uk or Dr Peter Mayer, Head of School of Psychology on 01443 482579, email
pmayer@glam.ac.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9th January 2012
FURTHER PARTICULARS FOR THE POST OF LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
The University of Glamorgan has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the
UK.
For academic and research vacancies or those that require highly specialised skills and qualifications, we will often be
able to obtain a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for a suitably qualified applicant who is not currently eligible to work in the
UK, if there are no suitable ‘resident’ candidates i.e. European Economic Area.
For vacancies that are not academic, research or highly specialist, however, it is extremely unlikely that a certificate of
sponsorship would be granted. It is an essential requirement that before submitting an application form you confirm
your eligibility by visiting the Home Office website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/. Here you will
find useful information on the Points Based Immigration System, along with a convenient Points Calculator.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
The Faculty of Business and Society, one of four Faculties at the University of Glamorgan, brings together a broad
range of academic disciplines with an extensive portfolio of university courses in business, law, psychology and
humanities. The Faculty is made up of four academic schools: Glamorgan Business School; the School of Law,
Accounting and Finance; the School of Psychology; the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty was
formed in May 2011 from the merger of two existing faculties which were the Glamorgan Business School and
Humanities and Social Sciences. The Dean of Faculty is Monica Gibson-Sweet. For more information please see the
faculty details at http://fbs.glam.ac.uk/
Faculty Philosophy
Students will be at the heart of our faculty and we will provide an excellent student educational experience so that our
graduates are resilient, enterprising, confident and articulate. The development of relevant employability skills in all
programmes will be crucial to ensure a reputation for graduate employment. The faculty will capitalise on established
connections with the public, private and voluntary sectors. We will use innovative pedagogical approaches and have
very strong employer links.
The faculty will have clear areas of differentiation in our academic portfolio, research and scholarly activity on which we
will build our reputation. Staff will be encouraged and supported to provide a stimulating learning environment for
students. We will proactively respond to external drivers for change in terms of economic development and social
justice. The Faculty will play a pivotal role in providing innovative solutions for economic, social and cultural
regeneration in a Welsh and worldwide context. The faculty will operate in an open, transparent and collegiate way
and will be market-near and forward looking. We will have a "can do" flexible approach and work in a creative and
supportive environment.
Faculty Principles
• Be outward-looking and sustainable.
• Provide an excellent student experience wherever our curriculum is delivered.
• Diversify and develop new income by working in partnership with regional, national and international partners using
creative partnership models.
• Generate an annual surplus in each area of our activity to support investment.
• Prepare students for employability, life long learning and success in the graduate market place.
• Scholarly and research activity will ensure that all programmes are at the cutting edge of knowledge.
• Support graduate employability, income generation and reputation enhancement by working with a range of
different stakeholders.
• Be committed to professional development and professional accreditation (where appropriate).
• Support distinctive and sustainable high quality research in areas for which we will have an international reputation.
• Actively support the principles of the Glamorgan Professional and the Glamorgan Academic and unlock and
develop talent.
• Commit to quality and management processes that are fit for purpose. Quality must be embedded across all our
processes and practices to ensure a high quality student experience.
• Build a reputation for excellence.
School of Psychology
The School of Psychology has 22 staff in the specialist area of Psychology. The School currently offers five
undergraduate degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society as well as two further highly successful
undergraduate programmes; BSc (Hons) Early Years Development and Education and BSc (Hons) Childhood and
Youth. The latter degree is accreditated by the Behaviour Analysis Certification Board. The School also offers four
taught postgraduate programmes; MSc Health Psychology (accredited by the British Psychological Society for Stage 1
training), MSc Health Psychology: Theory and Practice (HPC approved); MSc Play Therapy (accredited by the British
Association of Play Therapists) and MSc in Play and Therapeutic Play.
In terms of research, the School made its first submission to the Research Assessment Exercise in December 2008,
entering over 70% of its staff and achieving a profile of "national excellence". Particular areas of research strength are
lifespan development and health and sport psychology and these are supported by dedicated teaching and research
space and specialist equipment. This includes dedicated computing and observation facilities, specialist software such
as Biopac and CANTAB and facilities for conducting specialist research projects using eyetracking and
psychophysiology equipment. The School also has a new dedicated in-house clinic facility offering Psychological
services to the public.
Faculty of Business and Society facts and figures
Budget
• £28,788,894 for 2011/12
Staff*
• 264.53 FTEs
Number of students*:
• Students on campus – 5752
• Students off campus – 1538
• Total Number of Students – 7290
Student residency*:
• UK students – 5965
• EU based students – 489
• International students – 836
Level of study (on campus)*:
• Full-time undergraduate – 3509
• Part-time undergraduate – 643
• Sandwich year out – 30
• Total number of undergraduates (on campus) – 4182
• Full-time postgraduate – 693
• Part-time postgraduate – 877
• Total number of postgraduates (on campus) – 1570
*April 2011
Facilities
The Faculty is located in several buildings on the University of Glamorgan’s Treforest campus. The School of
Psychology staff offices are located in Ferndale with the specialist laboratories and clinic being located in Dyffryn
building.
The Dean’s Office and the professional staff who form the Registry and Business and Finance strands are located in
Hirwaun Building with the academic staff from the Glamorgan Business School. Staff in the School of Law, Accounting
and Finance are in the historic Ty Crawshay building which dates back to the early 1800s and is the former home of
the School of Mines. Ty Crawshay houses the Moot Court and state-of-the-art professional Law facilities and will
house the new trading room. Most academic staff from Humanities and Social Sciences are located in Ferndale
building apart from the staff offices and facilities associated with the Visual Arts provision which are located in Kidwelly,
Dyffryn and Brecon Building.
Faculty space and facilities range from staff offices, to specialist teaching spaces such as the “business collaboratory”,
Moot Court, trading room, Psychology computing and other laboratories and the Visual Art specialist areas e.g. print
and illustration, ceramics and wood and metalwork.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Head of School
Main purposes of job:
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To contribute to the delivery of an effective teaching and scholarly experience for the University’s students, and to help
further its ambitions in research and knowledge transfer
To teach core and optional modules contributing to the awards in Psychology
To undertake research in Psychology
To contribute to course management and associated professional duties
Principal responsibilities & duties:
1. To undertake module leadership as appropriate to level of experience in role (new starters maybe exempt from this
element until more experienced) and develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance where
necessary
2. To teach on established courses of study, including team teaching, engaging students with lectures, tutorials,
seminars, etc. and to contribute to the maintenance and development of existing modules and awards
3. To fully engage and comply with the concept of the ‘Glamorgan Academic’. This will include:
i. Establishing a personal research portfolio and/or demonstrating scholarly practice which enhances teaching
and if possible enhances the research profile of the subject area. This might also include developing
proposals and submitting grant applications
ii. Reflecting on academic practice which develops teaching materials and/or methods of approach and delivery.
This will include engagement with the University’s Reflecting On Academic Practice (RAP) Scheme
4. To utilise effective assessment instruments and ensure adequate, detailed feedback to students is provided
5. To engage with quality assessments, eg Subject review, module evaluation
6. To supervise the work of students in areas such as projects, fieldwork and placements
7. To communicate effectively with colleagues and students through internal networks, and the sharing of ideas and
information
8. To attend field/subject/award boards as required
9. To participate in professional duties such as Faculty Open Days and other recruitment activities as appropriate
10. To undertake appropriate levels of pastoral care for students ensuring interpersonal skills are adequately developed
11. To undertake continuous personal and professional development which ensures full fitness to practice in the role of
lecturer
12. To comply with University policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data management
13. Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time commensurate with the grade and as required by the Head of
Division or Department or Dean of Faculty which will include performing consultancy and/or academic research in an
area of Psychology
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Good communication skills
b) Research skills in Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
c) Excellent knowledge of a core area of Psychology
Desirable
k) Good computing skills
Desirable
l) Good working knowledge of at least one other area
of Psychology, e.g. research methods.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
d) Teaching Psychology on an undergraduate
programme.
e) Evidence of recent involvement in research activity
Desirable
m) Recent experience of teaching Psychology on an
undergraduate programme
n) Experience of academic course management
TRAINING
Essential
f) A degree in Psychology
g) A PhD or very near completion in a core area of
Psychology
h) Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Desirable
o) Eligibility for Chartered Status with the British
Psychological Society
p) Experience of teaching/supervision at postgraduate
level
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
i) Ability to fit rapidly into a active team of
psychologists
j) Evidence of recent research output or future
publishing potential
Desirable
q) Experience of obtaining research funding and/or
consultancy contracts
When completing the application form candidates are required to highlight their suitability for the post by
referring their application details to the essential/desirable requirements set out in the Person Specification.
This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful applicant will be appointed to the post of Lecturer in the service of the University of Glamorgan.
The Conditions of Service are those of the University of Glamorgan Higher Education Corporation.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
Your continuous service will commence on your first day of employment at the University of Glamorgan. The University
does not recognise continuous service with other employers in any respect except in accordance with the Redundancy
Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order as amended.
STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT
You will be required to participate in the Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme for Academic Staff.
This Scheme is the means by which your individual work objectives will be set, annually. It is also the means by which
your learning, training & development needs will be identified to support you, throughout your employment with the
University, in the achievement of your objectives. The University expects a commitment to such personal development
from all its staff, and it is intended that this should be planned, and effectively evaluated to assess its impact upon
performance.
In February 1999, The University of Glamorgan became the first University in Wales to achieve the prestigious Investor
in People Award.
Staff Training & Development is therefore recognised as a fundamental part of the University’s Human Resources
Strategy and is an important key to the achievement of the University’s Vision and Strategic Goals.
WORKLOADS
The University operates an extended teaching day. The make-up of duties will be determined from time to time by the
Head of School/Department, in consultation with the individual Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, and will be reviewed regularly
through the University’s Staff Appraisal System.
IMPROVING ACADEMIC QUALITY
The University of Glamorgan is committed to providing a first class student experience, which includes the highest
possible standards of learning and teaching. To promote this objective the University has adopted a concept of the
"Glamorgan Academic". This involves all academic staff involving themselves in research and/or scholarly activity
which underpins their teaching. Whilst such activities are included within the academic contract, making such an
explicit statement signals the importance the University attaches to this issue. Appraisals and other supporting
development activities underline this commitment.
There is also a blended learning approach to academic delivery, whereby staff will be encouraged and supported to
enhance their teaching methods. Online learning is one strand of this blended learning concept, but more importantly
the willingness to be open to change and innovation is sought in all new members of staff. The University invests
strongly in this area including regular enhancements to, and support for its VLE (Blackboard) and online pedagogy,
and we can demonstrate an enviable approach to developing our staff.
Prospective candidates for lecturing posts at Glamorgan need to be aware that for quality assurance purposes we
expect all staff to undertake and obtain our Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCLT). Attainment
of the qualification is a mandatory element of probationary service for lecturing staff, although exemptions can apply
where new staff already possess a similar qualification, and/or where HE teaching experience exceeds 4 years (full
time equivalent). An appropriate time allowance will be granted for study purposes.
SALARY
This post is graded Grade F and the range of this grade is £31,798 - £36,862 per annum. Common practice is to
appoint people to the minimum of the grade.
DURATION
This is a permanent appointment which will commence at the earliest from 1 May 2012.
TERMINATION
The appointments are terminable on either side upon three calendar months notice from the University and three
calendar months from the individual (other than in exceptional circumstances).
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
All posts in the University of Glamorgan are offered subject to medical clearance. If appointed, you will be required to
complete a questionnaire (confidential to the University's Medical Adviser) detailing your medical history, and you may
be requested to attend a medical examination.
PROBATION
New entrants to the service of the University of Glamorgan are appointed subject to a probationary period of not
normally more than 12 months, during which time we will seek to confirm their suitability for the post.
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect.
All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. More detailed generic
responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE
Referees
Candidates should note that the University normally contacts referees for those shortlisted without further advice to
candidates.
If you do not wish a referee/s to be contacted, prior to interview, you should state this clearly.
Internal candidates should supply details of one referee only, being their Head of Department or Line Manager.
External candidates will be asked to supply three referees.
PROGRESS OF APPLICATIONS
If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within 6 weeks of the closing
date. If you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this
occasion.
In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the University of Glamorgan, and
to wish you luck in your application.
CLOSING DATE: 9th January 2012
Ref: FBS316