Psychology Lecturer

Psychology LecturerDepartment: Academics Location: Sunderland Campus Position Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic and teaching requirements Reports To: Course DirectorAbout UK Management CollegeUK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering career‑focused and industry‑aligned programmes. We work closely with awarding bodies, academic partners, and professional organisations to ensure our courses are rigorous, inclusive, and aligned with current academic and professional standards.Our psychology provision is designed to support student progression, ethical practice, and research‑informed learning across foundation and undergraduate levels.The RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across foundation year and undergraduate programmes, supporting students to develop strong theoretical understanding, research skills, and ethical awareness within the discipline of psychology.This role offers an opportunity to teach across core and applied psychological areas, contribute to curriculum development, and support student research and academic progression within a quality‑assured higher education environment.Key Responsibilities
Deliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology
Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions using blended and student‑centred approaches
Develop and maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by current research and evidence‑based practice
Facilitate active learning through case studies, group activities, laboratory work, and real‑world application of psychological theory
Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types in line with module and programme requirements
Provide timely, fair, and constructive feedback to support student learning and development
Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes to ensure academic standards
Supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations, supporting methodology, analysis, and academic writing
Promote ethical practice in teaching and research, ensuring alignment with professional standards
Monitor and support student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement
Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme review activities
Participate in assessment boards, academic committees, and quality assurance processes
Work collaboratively with awarding body partners to meet academic and partnership requirements
Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development to support research‑informed teachingAbout YouEssential
Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master’s minimum)
First degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
Subject expertise in one or more core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology, or research methods
Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level
Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments
Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations
Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice
Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts
Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills
Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledgeDesirable
Doctoral‑level qualification in a relevant psychological discipline
Evidence of engagement in research, scholarship, or professional psychological practice
Experience working within quality assurance frameworks and external examiner processes
Awareness of professional body requirements such as the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience working within an awarding body partnership modelBenefits
Competitive salary
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Clear academic career progression pathways
Collaborative and inclusive academic culture
Ongoing professional development and teaching training
Private medical insurance
Employee discount schemes
Free on‑site parking
On‑site canteen facilities
Excellent transport linksHow to ApplyIf you are passionate about psychology education and supporting students to develop critical, ethical, and research‑informed perspectives, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping the next generation of psychology graduates