The School of Sport, Psychology and Social Science is seeking to appoint a Psychology Tutor (1.0 FTE, fixed-term for two years) to join the Psychology and Criminology portfolio.
The portfolio offers a diverse and growing range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a broad spectrum of psychological disciplines, including Counselling, Coaching, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, and Crime and Justice. As part of a supportive and collaborative academic team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student success, and helping to further develop our innovative and professionally relevant curriculum.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, supporting and assessing students across a range of Psychology modules, using appropriate learning technologies and evidence-informed teaching approaches to enhance student engagement, learning and achievement. The role is primarily focused on teaching and learning support, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, module delivery, assessment, and the continued enhancement of the student experience. You will work flexibly across the portfolio, supporting colleagues in the delivery of high-quality programmes and contributing to the ongoing development of the subject area.
The postholder will collaborate with teaching teams on course development, projects, and working groups, and take responsibility for unit leadership. Key responsibilities include contributing to curriculum development, improving delivery methods, and exploring partnership opportunities within the subject area. The role also supports student recruitment and retention, ensures the quality of the academic experience, and helps design and update teaching and learning resources.
The position requires engagement with external stakeholders such as professional and regulatory bodies in Psychology, maintaining professional networks, and representing the university externally. The successful candidate will participate in staff development, professional development, and appraisal processes, while working within university policies.
If you have any specific questions regarding this post please contact Dr Lindsey Smith, Head of School, at [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 20th July, 2026
Interviews will be held: Friday 31st July 2026
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The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.
To Apply
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&[email protected]
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
