1 School Psychologists jobs in Cardiff
Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology
CF10 3FN Cardiff, Wales
£45000 Annually
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Our client, a prestigious university in Cardiff, Wales, UK , is seeking a passionate and accomplished Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology to join their esteemed Faculty of Education. This hybrid role involves a blend of on-campus teaching, research, and remote administrative duties, contributing significantly to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, supervise student theses, and foster a stimulating learning environment for future educators and psychologists. This position demands a strong academic record, a commitment to pedagogical innovation, and a desire to shape the next generation of educational professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Skills:
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community, conduct impactful research, and influence the future of education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in modules related to Educational Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research, publishing findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervise postgraduate research students (Masters and PhD) in their thesis work.
- Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement, ensuring programmes remain relevant and innovative.
- Undertake administrative duties, including course coordination, admissions, and departmental responsibilities.
- Engage in knowledge transfer activities and outreach to schools and relevant professional bodies.
- Mentor and support students, providing academic guidance and pastoral care.
- Contribute to the strategic development and reputation of the Faculty.
- Participate in academic committees and working groups.
- Seek and secure external research funding to support ongoing and future research projects.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Contribute to the development of new teaching materials and methodologies.
- Maintain an active professional profile within the field of Educational Psychology.
- Uphold the university's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Potentially contribute to module leadership or programme directorship in the future.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A PhD in Educational Psychology or a closely related field is essential.
- A strong track record of research, evidenced by publications in high-impact journals and successful grant applications.
- Significant experience in teaching Educational Psychology at the university level.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise postgraduate research students.
- Excellent understanding of pedagogical principles and student-centred learning approaches.
- Proficiency in research methodologies relevant to Educational Psychology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Commitment to academic excellence and professional development.
- Experience with curriculum design and validation processes is desirable.
- Professional registration with a relevant body (e.g., BPS) is an advantage.
- Ability to contribute to teaching across a range of related modules.
- Flexibility to adapt to a hybrid working model, balancing on-campus and remote responsibilities.
- A passion for fostering student success and advancing the field of Educational Psychology.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community, conduct impactful research, and influence the future of education.
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