Lecturer in Psychology / Applied Psychology

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

To support our continuing growth, we are seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Psychology or Applied Psychology, within the Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record of applied psychology provision that includes innovative teaching and learning, scholarly activity, research, practice and knowledge transfer activities.

As a Lecturer in Psychology/Applied Psychology you will have a focus on providing high-quality learning and teaching that is underpinned by scholarly activity and practice. We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our delivery of and reputation in reputation in applied psychology, particularly Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, and Sport & Exercise Psychology. although expertise in other related areas is welcomed. Applicants should hold a doctoral qualification in psychology, and be eligible for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. We particularly welcome applications from people who are HCPC Registered Psychologists and who are eligible for Chartership with the British Psychological Society.  

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week