Lecturers in Psychology

About LJMU

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.

Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are recruiting to a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.

About the School of Psychology

The School of Psychology is an ambitious School with a strong reputation for teaching, research and real-world impact. Our broad portfolio offers scope to teach across different levels and subject areas. The school was ranked 37th nationally for research power in REF 2021 and has since produced more than 800 publications, attracted over 6,000 citations and secured substantial funding from Wellcome, NIHR, the British Academy, NHS Trusts, and charities.

In September 2027, the School will move to the newly refurbished Kitty Wilkinson Building. Its purpose-designed research laboratories and high-quality teaching and learning spaces will provide an outstanding environment for our staff and students.

What we’re looking for

We are now seeking to appoint three full-time Lecturers in Psychology to contribute to our BPS-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities and will contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes. You will play a key role in establishing an independent research portfolio within the parameters of the school/department research portfolio, and engage in relevant research, professional and knowledge exchange activities as well as having input into administrative duties as required.

We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in Psychology (or equivalent qualification) and experience of teaching across the core areas of psychology, with specific opportunities for those with expertise in mental health and applied psychology. You will also have the ability to contribute to the core curriculum and take responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of teaching programmes and modules.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.  

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• A low contractual 35-hour week
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings.  Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you share our commitment to excellent education, impactful research and positive change, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Helen Poole, School Director, h.m.poole@ljmu.ac.uk; Dr Ricardo Tejeiro, r.a.tejeiro@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Ralph Pawling r.pawling@ljmu.ac.uk. For other enquiries, you may contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at the School of Psychology. The selection process will include a 10-minute presentation to undergraduate students and staff, followed by a tour of the School.

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups, and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.