Job Description

Lecturer in Psychology

Fixed Term Maternity Cover Up To 10 months


Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places great emphasis on its quality of learning and teaching and student experience. We are a vibrant and diverse University located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellent learning and teaching underpinned by research.


We seek to appoint a lecturer to cover maternity leave who will contribute to the suite of programmes within Psychology. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have a specialism in social psychology and are able to contribute to the delivery of research methods, as well as support our growing portfolio of programmes.


You will combine a passion for teaching and research. The successful candidate will work with students, team members and colleagues across the wider University to ensure a positive experience for students, monitor student recruitment and retention and address all University quality assurance processes.


Successful applicants will be a member of the British Psychological Society and hold or be working towards a PhD in psychology. Teaching and learning experience within the Higher Education sector would be an advantage.


The role is varied and challenging, so you will need to be a highly self-motivated individual who is able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines, both autonomously and as part of a team. You will have outstanding communication and organisational skills and an eye for detail.


For an informal discussion please contact Dr Natalie Roch, Principal Lecturer in Psychology via natalie.roch@wrexham.ac.uk


Closing date for receipt of applications is 12/11/2025


PLEASE NOTE CV'S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM.



Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.



Programme/Department
Psychology
Location
Wrexham
Salary
41,064 to 44,745 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Fixed Term
Until Friday 30 October 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interview Date
Monday 24 November 2025
Reference
2526234
Welsh Language Skills
Welsh language skills are desirable