About this role
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Working time: 100%
Contract type: Fixed term (Until 31/08/2027 where cover is required for a member of staff on leave/absence, such as maternity, sickness or career break.)
Candidate Brief (PDF)
Do you have the ability to motivate and inspire learners? Do you have a clear commitment to creating and delivering an excellent student experience? Do you have teaching expertise in Psychology and Inclusive Education?
We are looking for a colleague with proven teaching capability to join our team in the School and contribute to the delivery of excellent, research-led teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. You will have recent successful experience in teaching and research in Psychology with Education and Inclusive Education, demonstrating a strong academic background and relevant experience of teaching in a university context either in the UK or abroad.
The successful candidate will have recent high-quality experience in teaching Psychology and a strong academic background including a doctorate in a relevant field. The candidate will need to hold or be eligible for BPS Chartered Psychologist status.
Successful candidates will have completed or be close to completing a doctorate (this includes work submitted and within three months of award) in Education or Psychology; a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills; and the ability to communicate effectively to an academic audience.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr. Paula Clarke, Interim Head of the School of Education (from 1st August 2026)
Email: [email protected]