Lecturer in Applied Cognitive Psychology - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University UK

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Description

Unit:
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)


Salary:
£40,521 to £54,395


Location:
Milton Keynes


Please quote reference: 21445

2 x permanent posts. Full-time (37 hours per week)


Closing Date: 21 February, :00


Interview date - to be confirmed but expected to take place on 26 March 2024


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The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.


The role
Do you want to be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team of psychologists? Do you want to contribute to teams conducting innovative research and working at the forefront of teaching and learning in psychology?


If so, we are seeking a lecturer to join us as an academic member of the School of Psychology & Counselling in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

You will have a key role in keeping the OU at the forefront of supported distance higher education, particularly in designing and facilitating effective teaching of the School's modules, qualifications and programmes.

The post holder will be involved in (a) maintaining, developing and teaching our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited psychology qualifications, and (b) research that has a strong applied focus, primarily using quantitative methods, and is aligned with the Forensic Cognition Research Group (FCRG).


Skills and experience
You will hold a PhD or equivalent in psychology or a cognate discipline.

You will be familiar with teaching BPS core curriculum and have experience of teaching and/or management of teaching, and an understanding of student support in an online/distance learning context.

You will have demonstrable experience and interest in contemporary trends and practices in quantitative methods. You will also be an active researcher producing high quality research outputs appropriate for career stage.

More information can be found in the Job Description below.


What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term.

Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.


How to apply
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: , quoting the vacancy reference above.

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CV:

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Personal statement, _up to 1,000 words_
, you should set out in your statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.


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