Lecturers in Psychology – AC2553ML

Job title:

Lecturers in Psychology – AC2553ML

Company

University of St Andrews

Job description

We are seeking to appoint 2 lecturers in Psychology in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. We are interested in candidates who enhance our current strengths (Perception, Cognition & Action; Origins of Mind; Social and Group Processes; Behavioural Neuroscience, see ) but also those with other expertise in Psychology including (but not limited to) Clinical, Health, Environmental, Ageing.Candidates should hold a PhD in cognate disciplines and have a clear track record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidates will be expected to establish world-leading research groups with potential for interdisciplinary links to other researchers across the School and the University. They will also contribute to the development and delivery of teaching at all levels and fulfill administrative roles within and beyond the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. We are seeking to appoint two candidates from different areas of Psychology to support diversity of research across the School.Employees of the University have access to a wide range of including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of

, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health mattersFurther information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Jamie Ainge, Head of School, email: or Professor Karen Spencer email: ( ).Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: .Closing Date: 6 September 2024
Start: 3 February 2025
Please quote ref: AC2335ML
Interviews will be held on 21 October 2024
Further Particulars:£45,585 to £56,021 per annum

Expected salary

£45585 – 56021 per year

Location

St Andrews, Fife

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:32:54 GMT

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