Lecturer in Psychology with Education (Teaching and Research)

**Interviews will take please on Tuesday 03 February 2026 **

Are you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have teaching expertise in the field of psychology and education? Do you have a strong and growing research record and a commitment to securing research funding? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience through outstanding teaching and support?

 We are looking for a colleague with proven teaching and research capability in Psychology with Education to join our lively, enthusiastic and professional team in the School of Education to contribute research-led teaching expertise to our portfolio of modules in this area and take a significant role in the development of new programmes. In addition, the flexibility to contribute postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in education and childhood studies would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have recent high-quality experience in teaching Psychology and a strong academic background including a doctorate in a relevant field. The candidate will need to hold or be eligible for BPS Chartered Psychologist status. 

 What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Vanessa Kind, Head of the School of Education

Email: v.kind@leeds.ac.uk