Lecturer Uk Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Grade UE08: £49,250 – £60,321 per annum

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences / Psychology

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended: Permanent

The School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent, teaching-focused Lecturer to join its Department of Psychology.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching within the department, becoming part of a collaborative team that designs and delivers the quantitative methods curriculum (taught in R) for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. This role will be instrumental in ensuring courses remain engaging, innovative, and reflective of current developments in the field, while providing support for students’ academic and professional development. In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate a team of tutors to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of teaching.

For further information, please download our recruitment pack.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success:

Proven experience in teaching research methods and statistics, typically supported by a relevant qualification (PhD or equivalent).

Demonstrated teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with involvement in course/curriculum design and development.

Proficiency with the open-source software R and RStudio, including experience implementing and teaching statistical methods in R.

A positive, collegiate attitude towards teaching and departmental responsibilities.

A passion for motivating, supporting, and leading students, teaching teams, and colleagues.

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Application Procedure:

Applicants should upload the following documents to the online application portal:

A cover letter

A CV

A one-page A4 summary detailing one potential UG and one potential PG dissertation project for MSc students (for information on the range of MSc programmes offered, please visit our website). All documents must be uploaded as part of your application.

Applicants do not need to submit writing samples or reference letters initially, but should include the names and contact details of three potential referees in their CV or cover letter. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates unless otherwise indicated on the application form.

If you are currently completing your studies or PhD, please include relevant timelines in your cover letter or CV.

We understand that career paths are often non-linear, and we encourage applicants to share their professional and personal journeys where relevant.

For more information on how to submit your application, please visit here.

For informal inquiries, please contact the Head of Psychology, Prof Sarah MacPherson at hodpsych@ed.ac.uk.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary of £49,250 – £60,321, with annual increments based on continuous service.

A dynamic, positive, and rewarding work environment.

The opportunity to be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefit pension scheme, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Visit our staff benefits page to learn more and use our reward calculator to see the full value of your pay and benefits.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT+ equality.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and people of all gender identities.

Before starting employment at the University, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. More information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is able to sponsor international applicants for this role. If you require sponsorship, you will need to meet the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key Dates to Note:

Application deadline: Monday, 27th January 2025 (Closing time: 11:59pm GMT, adjusted to local time for international applicants).

Interviews: Late March 2025, on campus. The interview process will involve several meetings and activities over two days.

Expected start date: On or close to 1st August 2025.