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Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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Arden University .Salary:

£48,813 - £59,660 per annumLondon weighting:

£4,000 per annumEmployment type:

PermanentHours per week:

37Reporting into:

Head of DepartmentDepartment:

Department of Psychology - UGClick here to read the full job description

and view our excellent benefits hereThis role will be based up to 4 days a week from our Holborn Campus.About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.About our Department

Our School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, is committed to providing high-quality, applied psychology education. Our diverse academic team includes experienced academics, practitioners, and industry professionals, all focused on preparing students with discipline knowledge and practical skills for real-world careers.Opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our undergraduate programmes, with a strong focus on achieving excellent student outcomes. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines academic leadership, teaching, and collaboration to support student success and progression.Responsibilities

Providing module leadership across several large, core modules.Taking overall responsibility for a year group or cohort within a large programme.Offering line management support to Lecturers, who may themselves have module leadership responsibilities.Contributing to teaching, learning, and assessment activities to drive strong student outcomes.You will also work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the university to ensure programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with Arden’s vision of accessible, career-focused education. A key part of the role will be leading initiatives that promote student continuation, retention, and success.About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)Proven experience in developing and enhancing psychology programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levelsA strong understanding of current teaching, learning, and assessment practices in higher educationStrong leadership skills with experience managing programme teams and individual staffWe especially encourage individuals with strong knowledge of student continuation or success initiatives.If you’re passionate about shaping the future of psychology education and thrive in a dynamic, expanding university, we’d love to hear from you.Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, and we reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%SimplyHealth plan optionPrivate Medical InsuranceAccess to Perkbox benefitsStudy any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friendsPlus, other excellent benefitsOur ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden educationOur Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness. If these reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be a driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.Sponsorship statement: Some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

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