Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology Job Description

Responsible to: Accountable to: Subject Leader - Psychology Dean, Faculty of Health and Society Overall Purpose The University of Northampton provision in Psychology is expanding, requiring new posts to support the portfolio. We are seeking a qualified individual in the area of Forensic Psychology, although and ability to contribute across the Psychology undergraduate and postgraduate provision is an advantage. You should be a highly motivated individual, able to contribute to teaching, supervision, and module leadership. For a Senior Lecturer post you should demonstrate potential for Programme Leadership. Some experience of teaching in the Higher ducation sector is desirable. You should have a postgraduate qualification in psychology, preferably to PhD level. Principal Duties and Responsibilities To programme / module lead and teach across the area of Forensic Psychology Contribute to the development and delivery of Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses. At Senior lecturer level to provide module leadership on relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. To provide supervision to students on the Psychology undergraduate and at Senior lecturer level postgraduate programmes where appropriate. To make a contribution to the development of the research and consultancy profile of the Psychology subject area through relevant research activity (funding applications, publications, conference contributions and/or other outcomes), and by participating in an applied and/or externally supported research/consultancy/knowledge transfer agenda. To support students through personal and professional tutorials, and dissertation supervision (including undergraduate, masters and possibly doctoral students). To provide professional leadership within the context of specific course responsibilities; including course, module leadership and employer liaison, where relevant. To undertake other professional activities as appropriate relating to the plans and priorities of the subject team, Psychology subject area and Faculty, eg: course/module management, admissions, curriculum development, Quality Assurance activities, student selection and interviews, participation and attendance at open days, etc. To undertake, where required, appropriate professional updating and staff development to support high quality teaching, curriculum development and research. To participate in internal and external networks related to the role in order that the University of Northampton will benefit from the knowledge that this will bring into the institution and also from the personal contacts that will be made. Page 1

To undertake any other such duties that would normally be expected from an individual of this level: in respect of teaching, research, scholarship and curriculum responsibility. Generic Duties and Responsibilities The postholder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably requested by the Subject Leader or Dean of Faculty. The postholder will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all employment legislative requirements are adhered to including equality and diversity and health and safety issues. The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the postholder. Page 2

Person Specification Please ensure that your application statement provides clear and specific examples to illustrate how you meet each essential criterion. Applicants that fail to do so will not be shortlisted. Criteria Qualifications ssential / Desirable Assessment Methods 1 Postgraduate qualification in Psychology or a related area A 2 A good honours degree in Psychology or a related field A 3 xperience of teaching in Higher ducation 4 xperience of Module and Programme Leadership 5 To have completed or be close to completing a PhD or other doctoral qualification / T A 6 Professional experience within Forensic Psychology or related fields / T 7 Professional recognition as HA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HSA Skills, Knowledge and xperience 8 xperience of teaching in H or F or delivery of extensive training, or of supervision in a training context 9 Demonstrable publication record 10 Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development 11 An ability or willingness to participate in income generation activities 12 Media Literacy Critically read and produce academic and professional communications creatively in a range of media 13 Communication and collaboration Participate in digital networks for learning and research D 14 Career and identity management Manage digital reputation and online identity 15 ICT Literate Adopt adapt and use digital devices, applications and services 16 Digital scholarship Participate in emerging academic, professional and research practices that depend on digital systems D 17 xperience of using technology enhanced learning and Virtual Learning nvironments Page 3

Personal Qualities 18 Ability to adapt to organisational change 19 Ability to adapt to technological advances in teaching 20 Well motivated, enthusiastic, will work well on their own and as part of a team () ssential (D) Desirable (A) Application (I) Interview (T) Test (P) Presentation Page 4

Terms and Conditions of mployment Job Title: Duration: Hours: Salary: Work Base: Pension: Holidays: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology Permanent Full Time: 1.0FT (37 hours per week) Lecturer Grade 7: 33,518 37,706 per annum Senior Lecturer Grade 8: 38,833-47,722 per annum Waterside Campus or any of The University of Northampton premises as required ligible to join the Teachers Pension 35 days per annum plus Bank Holidays and Closed days. Notice period: Probationary period: 2 months 12 months Additional Points to Note Applicants are required to provide two referees who can give an opinion on academic and/or professional work experience. Successful applicants are required to provide any stated/required qualifications and evidence of any memberships to professional bodies. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. The starting salary for all new appointments and internal promotions will normally be at the minimum point of the grade Should you be shortlisted to attend an interview the University will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred. Page 5