Senior Lecturer in Education and 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 creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.

About the School

Within the School of Education, we are passionate about education and its power to transform lives. Our dynamic and inclusive school is built on a foundation of social justice, ensuring that every individual is valued and supported to experience the fullest opportunity to thrive.

With innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, advanced research and professional learning opportunities, and a vibrant academic community, we support students, researchers, and wider stakeholders, in making a meaningful impact. Located in the heart of Liverpool, with cutting-edge facilities and an inspiring outdoor learning zone, we are committed to enriching lives and driving courage and creativity in education.

We are also leading the way in educational research in the school. We undertake a wide range of research into all aspects of education from early years, through primary and secondary education, to higher education. We have collaborative links with national and international research networks and long-term partnerships with local schools and colleges.

The MSc Psychology in Education award, located in the School of Education, is an innovative programme aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles within educational contexts. Designed as a conversion course, we are working towards British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, ensuring that graduates meet the standards for professional recognition in psychology. This course explores various psychological perspectives on learning and development, preparing students for careers in educational psychology, teaching, and related fields. It examines the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of education, with a focus on the psychological factors influencing learners of all ages. Students are encouraged to consider the broader socio-economic and political influences on education, and the programme offers a robust theoretical grounding in the disciplines of psychology and education.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education, which has a long and proud history in education, childhood and teacher training and a reputation for outstanding graduates. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our new MSc in Psychology in Education programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and to be part of the School’s continued development and growth. We are looking for someone with a PhD in Psychology, Education or a related field, with specialist knowledge in social and/or developmental psychology. You should hold, or be eligible to obtain, Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) status, reflecting recognised professional standing in the discipline.

You will bring proven experience of teaching in higher education, particularly within psychology and education, and be able to communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence. A strong commitment to student engagement, pastoral care and academic support is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines. We are also seeking someone who can provide leadership in the design and delivery of academic programmes, especially the MSc Psychology in Education and who maintains a proactive commitment to ongoing professional development.

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:

• 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’re inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to Laura Nicholson, Programme Leader of the MSc Psychology in Education, email: L.J.Nicholson@ljmu.ac.uk. For other enquiries, you may contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk. 

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.