Lecturer - Psychology

(Maternity Cover)

35 hours per week (1 FTE), Fixed Term Contract

UHI Inverness is a key partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands. As a tertiary institution, the College delivers the further and higher education provision in this part of Scotland. Inverness College UHI delivers one of the widest ranging curricula in Scotland at all levels from basic vocational skills to university Master’s degrees and Doctorates. Delivery takes advantage of the newest technologies; online, blended and face to face learning. The university is growing, Inverness College UHI is growing, our reputation and commitment to becoming a centre of excellence in learning and teaching is intensifying, and we need highly astute and educated professionals to join us on our journey.

We are seeking a candidate for a fixed term position as lecturer in the Care, Health & Wellbeing team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and the MSc Psychology Conversion programmes.  You will be based at the Inverness College main campus. 

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching, learning and research to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver psychology curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice and informed by your research. Ideally, you will have current experience in research and knowledge exchange within a specialist area of psychology. You will be an effective and engaging team member, able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development
• Research

The suitable candidate must have full registration with the British Psychological Society and a PhD/ClinDoc or equivalent SCQF Level 12 qualification in a Psychology related discipline.  You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Application Closing Date: 29 May 2022

Shortlisting will take place on 30 May 2022

Interviews will bbe held on 06 June 2022

For informal queries relating to this post, please contact UHI Inverness recruitment team on: Recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or 01463 273210

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.