The Department of Psychology
We are a large and vibrant Psychology Department guided by our University's founding principles of breaking new ground, of challenging existing expectations, and of making a meaningful difference in the world. To achieve these goals, we organise our research and our teaching under the broader theme of 'Understanding Our Place In The World'. We approach our work within this novel framework across three distinct areas of concentration: Thinking about the world, Interacting with the world, and Experiencing the world. This allows our staff to pursue their intellectual ambitions and to achieve research excellence, all while fostering an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach that utilises multiple methodologies.
We occupy purpose-built facilities including state-of-the-art EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, psycho-physiology and computerised testing labs. Academics also have access to the Centre for Brain Science, which includes TMS, tDCS, fNIRS, virtual reality, pain and human sexuality testing facilities. We are internationally known for excellence in research, having been ranked 13th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, with 90% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We also offer an excellent BPS-accredited education to our students, with undergraduate and post-graduate courses guided by the Department's overarching ethos.
Our department is entering an exciting stage of planned growth and we will appoint up to six new positions. We are looking for ambitious, collaborative individuals who will enhance our reputation and further our mission of 'Understanding Our Place In The World'. As such, we welcome applicants from all fields of psychology to build on our existing research strategy and who will complement our existing research strengths.
Academic appointments will be made at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Reader level.
Psychology at Essex: Is this your place in the world?
Duties of the Role
All applicants will be expected to contribute to the administration and management of the School, and to the local, regional and international profile of the Department.
Applicants at Lecturer level will contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering substantive and effective teaching and learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and develop a research agenda which pursues individual and/or collaborative research objectives and proposals of high quality that will as a minimum meet the University's expectations for future Research Exercise Framework (REF) exercises.
Applicants at Senior Lecturer and Reader level will engage in (contribute to the delivery of for Reader level) curriculum development, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and research supervision at both an individual and a strategic level; and provide research leadership and engage in activities that will enhance the research profile of the Department.
In addition, you will also engage in individual and/or collaborative research activity that is in keeping with REF criteria; and generate research income.
A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Research and Leadership and Citizenship) can be found within the respective job packs attached,
Skills and qualifications required
The successful candidate will have a relevant doctoral level research degree (or be close to completion for Lecturer level) or equivalent professional experience or practice and will have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.
Applicants at the Lecturer level will have proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support and evidence of a research agenda, engagement in high quality research activity and a developing research profile.
Applicants at the Senior Lecturer or Reader level will be required to provide evidence of an established and internationally recognised research profile, with a well-developed future research agenda; have a sustained record of effectiveness in education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; a record of success (established for Reader) in generating external research income; and a strong track record of published academic output at international levels of recognition with evidence of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) programmes.
At all levels you will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal and have a commitment to helping develop dynamic communities of research and education at the University.
These are permanent, full-time posts on ASER (teaching and research) contracts. Please note on your application which level you are applying for.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
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