Job Description

Are you a Psychoanalytic Studies educator and researcher? We are seeking to recruit a 0.5 FTE lecturer (teaching and education) in Psychoanalytic/Psychosocial Studies for a 18-month fixed term post.



Birkbeck, University of London is seeking a Lecturer in Psychoanalytic Studies/Psychosocial Studies to join our interdisciplinary and critical School of Social Sciences for 18 months. You will be part of a vibrant Subject Group that includes Sociology, Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic studies, and Health and Social Care. As part of our Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty, you will have the opportunity to engage in both teaching and research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in your field.



You will play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our diverse student cohort, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You will also contribute to our exciting research culture and environment.



You will lead on the teaching, assessment and delivery on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Psychoanalytic and Psychosocial Studies including modules in Psychoanalysis and Culture, Love, Hate, and Psychoanalytic Theory.



As a Lecturer, you will:


Teach and inspire students across various settings, from small tutorials to large lectures Deliver engaging teaching materials and methods Supervise student projects and provide academic guidance Participate in outreach and engagement activities to enhance public understanding of your discipline.

The ideal Lecturer will have a background and teaching experience in psychoanalytic and psychosocial theory and its application to culture and society.



In addition, we are looking for someone with:


A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field. Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. A commitment to diversity and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.

The position is a 0.5 FTE role, fixed-term for 18 months and will be on the College's Teaching and Education pathway.



This is your opportunity to be part of a critical, publicly engaged and interdisciplinary School of Social Sciences, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area. Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Contract

This role is offered on a 18 month fixed-term basis. This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) and will be on the College's Teaching and Education pathway.



Interviews will be held on 20th November 2025.

Salary and benefits

22,123 rising to 30,429 pro-rata per annum (44,247 rising to 60,858 per annum full time equivalent).



Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave (pro rata for part time staff), flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.



The salary, as shown above is on the College's London pay scale, which includes a consolidated weighting / allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Margarita Palacios, Subject Lead, at m.palacios@bbk.ac.uk.



If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.


We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.