Lecturer in Psychology Fulltime & Perm Birmingham

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About The Role
Lecturer in Psychology
Birmingham Campus | Full-Time | Permanent

Shape Futures. Inspire Minds. Make an Impact.
At QA Higher Education, we believe in unlocking potential through inclusive, high-quality education. We’re looking for a passionate Lecturer in Psychology to join our Birmingham campus and play a key role in delivering an outstanding student experience.
If you’re driven to inspire, innovate, and make a meaningful difference in students’ lives—this is your next step.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Lecturer in Psychology, teaching will include daytime, some evening & weekend sessions
✨ Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across core psychology subjects aligned to BPS GBC requirements
✨ Design and develop innovative, future-focused curriculum content
✨ Support students to achieve academic success and thrive personally
✨ Assess and provide timely, impactful feedback to enhance learning
✨ Contribute to research and scholarly activity within the department
✨ Collaborate with colleagues to maintain excellence in teaching and quality assurance
✨ Play an active role in BPS accreditation and continuous programme improvement

What Success Looks Like

- High levels of student satisfaction, retention, and achievement
- Responsive and supportive academic engagement
- Timely marking and feedback
- A strong commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning

‍ About You
Your Experience
✔ Teaching psychology in higher education, ideally across BPS-aligned modules
✔ Designing and delivering curriculum to professional standards
✔ Research experience or clear potential to contribute academically

Your Skills & Knowledge
✔ Strong understanding of BPS accreditation and GBC curriculum
✔ Excellent communication and organisation skills
✔ Passion for delivering an inclusive, engaging learning experience
✔ Commitment to student success and continuous improvement

Your Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology (PhD desirable)
Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS (essential)

Working Together
You’ll work closely with Programme Leaders, Module Leaders, and the wider academic team to deliver a consistent, high-quality student experience, ensuring excellence across teaching, assessment, and student support.

Why QA Higher Education?
At QAHE, we’re proud to be a leading provider of higher education, working in partnership with UK universities to deliver programmes to over 17,000 students from around the world.
We are committed to:

- Widening access to higher education
- Delivering career-focused, industry-relevant learning
- Creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment

️ Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.

✨ Ready to Apply?
Join us and help shape the next generation of psychology graduates.

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