Academic Lead for Psychology / Sport Psychology provision
Academic Lead for Psychology / Sport Psychology provision
Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer/Reader/Associate Professor/Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology or Psychology
£41,757 - £83,452 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
About Us:
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
About the Role:
Hartpury University is looking for an experienced and dynamic Psychology academic to lead the development and delivery of Psychology provision. The role will be permanent, with the opportunity for negotiation on full-time or fractional appointment and the level of the role depending upon the successful candidate's experience and personal circumstances.
You will:
- Lead on the development, validation and delivery of our new psychology provision (at undergraduate and postgraduate level) for a 2026 launch. This would include working with professional bodies to support appropriate accreditation.
- Contribute to teaching and learning together with research and knowledge exchange activities and have the opportunity to support the success and future growth of the psychology provision (once the provision has been validated and launched).
- Aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and have a relationship with the relevant professional bodies to support curriculum endorsement and accreditation (BPS and BASES)
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge and/or experience within the discipline of sport and exercise psychology or psychology
- Contribute to RKE activities and income generation to support institutional output and impact plans and ensure the development of a research-informed curriculum
About You:
- You will have experience of curriculum development and validating professional body accredited awards
- You will have a relevant level 8 qualification and will ideally be HCPC registered as a psychologist or working towards this (Stage 2)
- You will have professional recognition such as FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent or a commitment to achieve the relevant status within one year of employment
- As an active researcher you will have experience of conducting applied research projects that lead to impactful outputs. A record of active scholarship and knowledge exchange is essential
- You will be committed to creating a high-quality student experience, evidenced through a focus on excellence within teaching and learning
- You will also have a clear appreciation of the connectivity between theory and practice and the ability to foster industry partnerships to develop industry opportunities for our students
- You will be able to work independently but also have experience of leading others through successful work-stream projects
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th February 2025
Interviews will be held on Monday, 10th March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
