Job Description
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader
Psychology
Grade 8 (Lecturer)
Grade 9 (Senior Lecturer/Reader)
University of Bath Campus
Job purpose
The post holder will contribute to the Departmental objectives in research and
teaching. Research activities would be expected to lead to successful grant
applications, scientific publications, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders and the
wider general public.
Senior Lecturers/Readers are expected to lead the development of research areas,
including collaborative research and grant applications, and mentoring junior staff.
The Department’s objectives in teaching are to maintain a high standard in the
provision of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes which are currently being
offered and planned in the future. The post holder will be expected to contribute to
these high standards by providing high quality teaching and making significant
contributions to the student experience. Senior Lecturers/Readers are expected to
lead new developments in teaching and improving the student experience.
The Department’s efforts to meet its objectives are supported by a number of
management and leadership tasks which are distributed amongst the members of
academic staff. The post holder will be expected to contribute to these tasks. Senior
Lecturers/Readers will be required to play a larger role in management and
leadership and to contribute to departmental strategy.
Finally, the post holder is expected to display an attitude of collaboration and
collegiality both with existing members of the Department and the wider community.
Source and nature of management provided
You will report to the Head of Department.
Staff management responsibility
Research staff.
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Career and Professional Development Activities
Lecturers
To contribute to the teaching and development of academic programmes at
undergraduate and postgraduate level. To engage in knowledge transfer, continuous
professional development, consultancy and other forms of external engagement, as
appropriate.
Senior Lecturers/Readers
To develop, promote and manage the effective delivery of knowledge transfer,
continuous professional development, consultancy and other forms of external
engagement, as appropriate.
From time to time you may be asked to assist in the facilitation of CPD activities.
This will form part of your substantive role and you will not receive additional
payment for these activities.
Special conditions
N/A.
Main duties and responsibilities
1
To conduct research, attract external funding and publish in appropriate peerreviewed and internationally-recognised academic journals commensurate with
the post holder’s stage of career.
2
Collaborate with existing members of staff within the Department of Psychology,
and with staff in other departments as appropriate.
3
Contribute lectures and seminars on undergraduate and postgraduate units,
including coordination of specific units.
4
Specific contribution to health and health related topics at UG and PG level
including teaching of health interventions and cognitions
5
Lecture planning and evaluation.
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Setting and marking of examinations and coursework.
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Deliver tutorial and pastoral support to students.
8
Supervise placement students.
9
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
10 Supervise postgraduate research students.
11 Contribute to departmental meetings and attendance at Boards of Examiners.
12 Undertake administrative roles as agreed with the Head of Department
commensurate with the post holder’s stage of career.
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Person Specification – Lecturer
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessed by
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Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or
Social Science or equivalent
qualification/experience
PhD in Psychology or Social Science
BPS Chartered Psychologist
Registered Health Psychologist (HCPC)
Experience/Knowledge
A record of published research in
psychology
Evidence of ability to obtain research
funding
Experience in teaching psychology at UG
and PG level, including the coordination
of units/modules
Experience in supervision of UG, PG and
doctoral dissertations
Experience of administrative duties
Skills
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and manage
Attributes
Ability to work and collaborate with
existing members of the Department of
Psychology
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Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R - References
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Person Specification - Senior Lecturer/Reader
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessed by
A/F
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Psychology or
Social Science or equivalent
qualification/experience
PhD in Psychology or Social Science
BPS Chartered Psychologist
Registered Health Psychologist (HCPC)
Experience/Knowledge
A strong record of published research in
psychology of national/international
standing
A record of funded research in
psychology
Experience in teaching psychology at UG
and PG level, including the coordination
of units/modules
Experience in supervision of UG, PG and
doctoral dissertations
Experience in mentoring junior staff
Experience of administrative duties
Demonstrable leadership and
management experience
Skills
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
Leadership and management skills
Attributes
Ability to work and collaborate with
existing members of the Department of
Psychology
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Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R - References
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