The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching Focused) to join the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis to cover maternity leave. The postholder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across psychology programmes, designing, developing and delivering high‑quality teaching and assessment in line with programme and quality standards. You will play an active role in curriculum development and learning and teaching innovation, supporting an excellent student experience and contributing to performance in the National Student Survey and Teaching Excellence Framework. You will supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects, provide academic and pastoral support, and act as a Personal Tutor in accordance with the University’s Code of Practice. The role also offers opportunities to engage in pedagogical and/or psychological research, share expertise across the School, College and University, and contribute to the wider academic community through scholarly activity, conferences and professional engagement. Duties are flexibly organised and allocated by the Head of School to support both individual strengths and School priorities. About you You will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant subject area and will bring expertise that complements and strengthens the School’s existing provision. You will have experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and positive feedback, and a clear commitment to student‑centred learning. You will demonstrate the ability to design and deliver engaging teaching across a range of formats, including face‑to‑face, remote and distance learning, and to assess student work to a high standard. You will be committed to the ongoing development of your teaching practice and to maintaining high professional standards, including holding, or working towards, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or an equivalent qualification. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will work effectively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds, contribute positively to the academic community, and uphold the University of Leicester’s values of inclusivity, inspiration and impact, while supporting academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Tessa Webb at [email protected] As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences