Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psychology (Research & Teaching Track)

Job title:

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psychology (Research & Teaching Track)

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

This is the job description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 level. Please note the role is available at a Lecturer Grade 7 and 8 level. Please refer to the separate lecturer Grade 7/8 job description and please indicate on your covering letter which level you are applying for.Job PurposeTo make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading in the field of cognitive neuroscience/psychology and contribute to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management as required in line with the School/College/University’s strategic objectives. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance impact and knowledge exchange, as well as public understanding and outreach. This is a post-doctoral role in Cognitive Neuroscience at the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of School/College/University research strategy.2. Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.3. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.4. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).5. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.6. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.7. Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.8. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.9. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.10. Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssential:A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in cognitive neuroscience/cognitive psychology with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within that discipline.A2. Extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline of cognitive neuroscience/psychology.A3. Recognised ability in cognitive neuroscience/psychology to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.A4. A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level or equivalent experience obtained in applied settings.A5. Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge in cognitive neuroscience/psychology.A6. Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.SkillsEssential:C1. Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.C2. Ability to disseminate complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.C3. Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.C4. Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.C5. Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure research income.ExperienceEssential:E1. Substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF and/or other indicators of advanced expertise in cognitive neuroscience/psychology.E2. Established track record of applying for and/or successfully securing funding for research projects, as appropriate for the subject specialism.E3. Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in clinical psychology practice and/or scholarship of teaching in the applied practice.E4. Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and methods.E5. Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in the field of cognitive neuroscience/psychology.E6. Demonstrated commitment to open research practices and practices that support replication.E7. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.E8. Frequent contributions to workshops and seminars for external bodies, including securing invitations to deliver keynote talks at international conferences/events and effective links with research funders e.g., through Research Council college membership.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 7/8/9, £40,497 – £45,413/£49,559 – £57,422/£59,139 – £66,537 per annum.This post is full time and open ended.The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.​The successful candidate for Lecturer will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/​​As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.​As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.3 A flexible approach to working.4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.​​We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.​​We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.​​We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.​​Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Kate Jeffery, Head of School, Kate.Jeffery@glasgow.ac.ukClosing Date: 12 May 2025 at 23:45.

Expected salary

£40497 – 66537 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:05:26 GMT

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