Lecturer in Applied Cognitive Psychology (quantitative methods focus)

Location: Milton Keynes Terms: 2 x permanent posts. Full-time (37 hours per week) Closing Date:  21 February 2024 – 12 noon Interview date – to be confirmed but expected to take place on 26 March 2024 Hybrid working will be available for the successful candidate, but there will be a requirement to travel to Milton Keynes when required, as business needs dictate. Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. The role Do you want to be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team of psychologists?  Do you want to contribute to teams conducting innovative research and working at the forefront of teaching and learning in psychology? If so, we are seeking a lecturer to join us as an academic member of the School of Psychology & Counselling in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. You will have a key role in keeping the OU at the forefront of supported distance higher education, particularly in designing and facilitating effective teaching of the School’s modules, qualifications and programmes.  The post holder will be involved in (a) maintaining, developing and teaching our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited psychology qualifications, and (b) research that has a strong applied focus, primarily using quantitative methods, and is aligned with the Forensic Cognition Research Group (FCRG). Skills and experience You will hold a PhD or equivalent in psychology or a cognate discipline. You will be familiar with teaching BPS core curriculum and have experience of teaching and/or management of teaching, and an understanding of student support in an online/distance learning context. You will have demonstrable experience and interest in contemporary trends and practices in quantitative methods. You will also be an active researcher producing high quality research outputs appropriate for career stage. More information can be found in the Job Description below. If you would like to discuss the particulars of this role before making an application, please email FASS-Psych-Co-HoS@open.ac.uk and we will be happy to arrange a time to talk. If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference 21445. What you get in return We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs. We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days. How to apply For further information on how to apply please click on the 'Apply' button.