We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Based at our state of the art, £75 million Cavendish Building in the heart of Derby, at Derby International Business School, we are not just educating future business leaders – we’re shaping innovators, disruptors, and pioneers ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 

Our diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses spans dynamic disciplines including accounting, business management, human resource management, international business, economics and finance, marketing, event management, and tourism management. Each programme is expertly crafted to equip you with the cutting-edge skills, real-world experience, and strategic mindset you need to excel in today’s global marketplace. 

We pride ourselves on our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. Our curriculum is designed in partnership with leading organisations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, and local enterprise hubs, ensuring our graduates meet the demands of a competitive business environment. With strong ties to local and national businesses, our students gain access to invaluable opportunities for placements, networking, and hands-on projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice. 

Our programmes are accredited by top professional bodies, including CIMA, ACCA, CIM, and CIPD, setting the gold standard for quality and credibility in business education. 

Business and Management 

The discipline of Business and Management at the University of Derby is a vibrant hub of innovation, enterprise, and global thinking. Rooted in real-world learning and shaped by industry collaboration, our programmes empower students to become agile, responsible leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of modern business.

With a curriculum accredited by several different professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), cutting-edge facilities, and strong links to employers such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Bloc Digital, we offer an inspiring environment where academic excellence meets practical impact. Our diverse community of staff and students is united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of business; locally, nationally, and globally.

About the Role

As Lecturer in Human Resource Management, you will be supported by an experienced team to teach and supervise a range of undergraduates, postgraduates and executive clients. With a focus upon Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership or Change Management, you will play a central role in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that motivates, challenges and inspires students, contributing to an outstanding overall student experience aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.

A strong focus will be placed on embedding employability within the curriculum, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry practice and equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for success in the workplace. By integrating real-world learning opportunities, you will help ensure graduates are well-prepared to meet evolving professional demands.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will also be offered opportunities to work on research projects and funding bids as appropriate.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 18th September 2026

About You

We are seeking an engaging and collaborative individual with experience or knowledge of the higher education environment, and the ability to deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching using a range of approaches to support and motivate students. You will be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, creating a supportive learning environment that enables all students to succeed. You will take a flexible and organised approach to your work, managing responsibilities effectively while contributing positively within a team.

You will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and to enhancing the overall student experience, contributing to a culture that values quality, innovation, and shared success. Candidates should hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject area and a PhD in relevant subject discipline (or equivalent qualification / experience), alongside CIPD accreditation at Associate Level or above, and Fellowship of Advance HE (or a willingness to achieve FHEA status).

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Tina Bass, Subject Lead for Business and Management via t.bass@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit our website.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

At the University of Derby, our Institute of Education and Skills is at the heart of shaping the educators, trainers, and leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to inspiring, developing, and empowering professionals across education, training, and lifelong learning to transform lives and communities. 

We deliver high-quality programmes that span teacher training, post-16 education, early years, educational leadership, and workforce development. By combining academic expertise with real-world application, we prepare our students to make an impact in diverse educational settings. 

Our staff are committed to innovation, inclusion, and excellence; engaging learners with cutting-edge research, sector-leading practice, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to work with schools, colleges, training providers, and employers across the region and beyond, ensuring that our teaching is grounded in the needs of society and industry. 

Whether through developing the next generation of teachers, enhancing workforce skills, or advancing educational research, the Institute of Education and Skills plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education. 

University of Derby Buxton

University of Derby Buxton is a vibrant and unique campus set in the heart of the Peak District, combining a rich history with a forward-looking approach to education. Based in the iconic Devonshire Dome, the Buxton campus is home to specialist programmes such as hospitality, culinary arts, events, tourism, and hair and beauty. 

The campus is designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences, supported by industry-standard facilities and strong links to local, national, and international employers. With its blend of practical training, academic expertise, and professional partnerships, Buxton offers an environment where students can develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in dynamic and competitive industries. 

Set within the stunning natural landscape of Derbyshire, the campus also offers an inspiring backdrop for study and personal growth. At Buxton, students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and thrive, making it an exceptional place to learn and build a successful future. 

University of Derby Buxton is rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in all inspection areas, including teaching, learning & assessment, outcomes for learners, personal development, behaviour & welfare; and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.  

About the team

The Media Studies curriculum at Buxton is designed to be learner-focused, offering a wide array of courses that cater to diverse learner needs. Students benefit from hands-on experience in MAC suites, working with local employers to complete live briefs.

About the Role

We are seeking a FE Lecturer in Media Studies to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for Level 2, 3 and 4 Creative Media qualifications. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is committed to inspiring learners, supporting their academic and personal development, and maintaining outstanding standards of teaching in line with professional and quality assurance frameworks.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, provide effective academic support, and contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives. You will work collaboratively with course teams, act as a personal tutor or course leader where required, and help foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, the role includes maintaining accurate student records, participating in staff development, supporting recruitment and marketing activities, engaging with employers and external partners, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Please note this is a 0.4 FTE position (2 days per week – exact days to be discussed at interview).

About You

The ideal candidate will be a learner-focused educator with a strong background in Creative Media and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. You will hold, or be working towards, a recognised teaching qualification alongside a relevant degree or professional qualification, with Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to achieving these within an agreed timeframe).

You will have experience teaching or training learners aged 16 and above, with a proven ability to deliver engaging, high-quality learning that meets national standards and supports excellent student outcomes. A thorough understanding of Creative Media qualifications, current developments in education and training, and progression opportunities within the sector is essential.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and administrative skills, capable of managing competing priorities while working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You will demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, widening participation, and continuous professional development, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

The ability to lead curriculum initiatives or small teams, contribute to quality assurance processes, and build positive relationships with colleagues, employers and external partners will be highly valued. Experience of programme leadership, internal and external verification, assessor/verifier qualifications, or relevant industry experience within Creative Media would be advantageous.

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ruth Nuttall, Curriculum Leader via r.d.nuttall@blc.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £33,002 to £44,746 per annum pro rata

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home STEM, the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too. 

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. We are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design. 

School of Science

The School of Science brings together three key subject areas; Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology. The School has strong links with key external agencies including the University Hospitals for Derby and Burton NHS Trust who support the Biomedical Sciences IBMS provision as well as research collaborations. The School also works with regional forensic science agencies including the police and private forensic science labs as well as numerous environmental agencies locally, nationally and internationally focusing on conservation, habitat management and environmental regeneration.

About the Role

The Psychology subject area is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we are proud to contribute high quality programmes grounded in psychological and behavioural science with a significant focus on applied psychology and professional practice. We provide a large accredited provision across several Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (including the BPS, HCPC, BABCP, BACP, NCPS and CIEHF). Our programmes provide undergraduate underpinnings and initial postgraduate training for some psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership (and many more). Furthermore we offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities across the counselling and psychotherapy provision and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through our NHS based commissioned programmes. In Psychology our provision is underpinned by excellent student support to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and high quality progression opportunities into a range of careers. Our delivery is further underpinned by high quality scientific research and scholarly activity, with industry informed and based research at the forefront of curriculum developments to ensure programmes are meeting the needs of employers to foster the success of our graduates from across the subject.

We are excited to offer this Maternity Cover post to support the delivery of our growing British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited provision in Psychology on campus and online. As a Lecturer in Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of modules that form part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across the Psychology subject area, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and any specialist areas. Our provision is delivered both on campus and online and this role will include delivery across both modes. Objectives of the post holder will be to contribute to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio, and to contribute to achievement of the highest outcomes for our students through excellent teaching and student support.

Psychology has an active research agenda and growing research profile. You will have the opportunity to engage with and/or support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity. 

The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit and in agreement with the Subject Lead.   

We are advertising this role as a full time position, however we would also consider part time applications; please express your preference in your application.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave, with the contract for 12 months. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 11th September 2026

About You

You will contribute to teaching across our excellent provision to enhance its quality and ensure an outstanding student experience.  There is an expectation of working collaboratively across the Psychology subject area and wider College and Institution to deliver curriculum, and to progress the research and scholarship agenda. As such, skills in communication and collaboration are vital. The successful candidate will benefit from support to pursue research in keeping with the University of Derby academic themes, and contribute to our high-quality research profile.

We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in clinical applications of psychology, psychopathology, biological psychology and/or qualitative research methods, although other applications are not excluded. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their PhD (submitted or awaiting examination).

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Amy Baraniak, Subject Lead for Psychology via a.baraniak@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. 

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI: 

You must also meet the English Language requirement.

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

For more information, visit our website.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home STEM, the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too. 

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. We are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design. 

School of Science

The School of Science brings together three key subject areas; Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology. The School has strong links with key external agencies including the University Hospitals for Derby and Burton NHS Trust who support the Biomedical Sciences IBMS provision as well as research collaborations. The School also works with regional forensic science agencies including the police and private forensic science labs as well as numerous environmental agencies locally, nationally and internationally focusing on conservation, habitat management and environmental regeneration.

About the Role

The Psychology subject area is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we are proud to contribute high quality programmes grounded in psychological and behavioural science with a significant focus on applied psychology and professional practice. We provide a large accredited provision across several Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (including the BPS, HCPC, BABCP, BACP, NCPS and CIEHF). Our programmes provide undergraduate underpinnings and initial postgraduate training for some psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership (and many more). Furthermore we offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities across the counselling and psychotherapy provision and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through our NHS based commissioned programmes. In Psychology our provision is underpinned by excellent student support to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and high quality progression opportunities into a range of careers. Our delivery is further underpinned by high quality scientific research and scholarly activity, with industry informed and based research at the forefront of curriculum developments to ensure programmes are meeting the needs of employers to foster the success of our graduates from across the subject. 

We are excited to offer this permanent post to support the delivery of our growing British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited provision in Health Psychology and Psychology. As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate health psychology programmes (campus and online), as well as supporting delivery of the wider undergraduate portfolio (e.g., core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society). Our provision is delivered both on campus and online and this role will include delivery across both modes. Objectives of the post holder will be to contribute to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio, and to contribute to achievement of the highest outcomes for our students through excellent teaching and student support.

Psychology has an active research agenda and growing research profile. You will have the opportunity to engage with and/or support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity. 

The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit and in agreement with the Subject Lead.   

We are advertising this role as a full time position, however we would also consider part time applications; please express your preference in your application.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 10th September 2026

About You

You will contribute to teaching across our excellent provision to enhance its quality and ensure an outstanding student experience. This will be include predominantly health psychology and so the MSc Health Psychology qualification is essential and supports breadth of knowledge of health psychology across the BPS stage 1 curriculum. There will also be a remit to contribute more widely across psychology. As such, there is an expectation of working collaboratively within the Psychology subject area. You will also collaborate more widely across the School of Science, and wider institution across a range of activities such as curriculum delivery and supervision, and to progress the research and scholarship agenda. As such, skills in communication and collaboration are vital. The successful candidate will benefit from support to pursue research in keeping with the University of Derby academic themes, and contribute to our high-quality research profile.

We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in biological psychology and qualitative research methods, although other applications are not excluded. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their PhD (submitted or awaiting examination).

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Amy Baraniak, Subject Lead for Psychology via a.baraniak@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit our website.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home STEM, the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too. 

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. We are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design. 

School of Science

The School of Science brings together three key subject areas; Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology. The School has strong links with key external agencies including the University Hospitals for Derby and Burton NHS Trust who support the Biomedical Sciences IBMS provision as well as research collaborations. The School also works with regional forensic science agencies including the police and private forensic science labs as well as numerous environmental agencies locally, nationally and internationally focusing on conservation, habitat management and environmental regeneration.

About the Role

The Psychology subject area is home to the University's Psychology and Counselling and Psychotherapy provision, delivered at undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a TEF Gold institution, we are proud to contribute high quality programmes grounded in psychological and behavioural science with a significant focus on applied psychology and professional practice. We provide a large accredited provision across several Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (including the BPS, HCPC, BABCP, BACP, NCPS and CIEHF). Our programmes provide undergraduate underpinnings and initial postgraduate training for some psychological professions, and support progression into careers across sectors such as marketing, business, management and leadership (and many more). Furthermore we offer training in a range of therapeutic modalities across the counselling and psychotherapy provision and contribute to the development of the wider psychological workforce through our NHS based commissioned programmes. In Psychology our provision is underpinned by excellent student support to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and high quality progression opportunities into a range of careers. Our delivery is further underpinned by high quality scientific research and scholarly activity, with industry informed and based research at the forefront of curriculum developments to ensure programmes are meeting the needs of employers to foster the success of our graduates from across the subject. 

We are excited to offer this permanent post to support the delivery of our growing British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited provision in Forensic Psychology and Psychology. As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, you will contribute to the delivery of modules that form part of the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across the Psychology subject area, including core areas recognised by the British Psychological Society and any specialist areas. Our provision is delivered both on campus and online and this role will include delivery across both modes. Objectives of the post holder will be to contribute to the delivery of excellence in teaching across the portfolio, and to contribute to achievement of the highest outcomes for our students through excellent teaching and student support.

Psychology has an active research agenda and growing research profile. You will have the opportunity to engage with and/or support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic and scholarly activity. 

The role will include supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) and outreach (e.g., school visits) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit and in agreement with the Subject Lead.   

We are advertising this role as a full time position, however we would also consider part time applications; please express your preference in your application.

Anticipated interview dates: Monday 14th September and Wednesday 16th September 2026

About You

You will contribute to teaching across our excellent provision to enhance its quality and ensure an outstanding student experience. This will be include predominantly forensic psychology and so the MSc Forensic Psychology qualification is essential and supports breadth of knowledge of forensic psychology across the BPS stage 1 curriculum. There will also be a remit to contribute more widely across psychology. As such, there is an expectation of working collaboratively within the Psychology subject area. You will also collaborate more widely across the School of Science, and wider institution across a range of activities such as curriculum delivery and supervision, and to progress the research and scholarship agenda. As such, skills in communication and collaboration are vital. The successful candidate will benefit from support to pursue research in keeping with the University of Derby academic themes, and contribute to our high-quality research profile.

We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in forensic psychology, biological psychology and qualitative research methods, although other applications are not excluded. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their PhD (submitted or awaiting examination).

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Amy Baraniak, Subject Lead for Psychology via a.baraniak@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit our website.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home of STEM: the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too. 

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, data science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and psychology - we are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design. 

School of Engineering and Built Environment 

The School of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Derby is a dynamic and future-focused academic community that blends technical excellence with creative innovation. It offers a wide range of programmes across engineering, architecture, construction, and design, preparing students to tackle global challenges in sustainability, infrastructure, and the built environment. 

The School is home to research-active academics with backgrounds in engineering, architecture, interior design, and construction. Our staff bring real-world experience and academic rigour to the classroom, supporting students in developing both creative portfolios and technical competencies. 

The discipline area is located in the University’s STEM annex in Markeaton Street, where staff offices and lab facilities are co-located. Key investments in the last few years include dedicated intelligent instrumentation and smart sensor technologies, robotics, renewable energy, power engineering and advanced materials and manufacturing. The discipline area is actively engaged in knowledge exchange projects and has an active applied research agenda.  

About the Role

We are seeking a Researcher with proven experience in computational methods to join our team and contribute to a range of internationally funded research projects. The postholder will play a key role in the European-funded PANTAREI project, while also supporting activities within the NATO Science for Peace-funded ATHENA project, focused on nanocomposites for space applications, and the ESA Topical Team ENABLE.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and project partners, you will contribute to the development and application of innovative research methodologies, undertake data analysis and investigation, and help advance knowledge within these cutting-edge research areas. You will be expected to take initiative in shaping research activities, contribute to funding proposals where appropriate, and build collaborative relationships with academic and external stakeholders.

The role also includes supporting the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students involved in project-related research, helping to develop their research skills and contributing to teaching activities where appropriate. A key aspect of the position will be disseminating research outcomes through publications in high-quality journals and presentations at national and international conferences, in line with the projects’ dissemination objectives.

The PANTAREI Project

PANTAREI  provides concrete, attractive, interdisciplinary and tech-oriented solutions for digitalising the entire life cycle of complex multi-scale bio-derived materials, from the design, to meta-structures realization and assessment stage

Buildings are globally responsible for more than 30% of total energy use and 19% of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. They wield a colossal and far-reaching impact on the environment, voraciously consuming vast natural resources and spewing out emissions that fuel the relentless advance of global warming.

The future of sustainable constructions is represented by the Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) concept, that pertains to a structurally advanced and highly energy-efficient edifice, which, over a defined timeframe, generally a year, generates an equivalent amount of energy as it consumes.

To materialise this goal, there is the urgency to overcome an evident mismatch between digital technologies and meta-structures made of novel sustainable materials.

About You

You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline, with experience of delivering high-quality research in computational modelling and simulation. 

You will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational multiscale/multiphysics analysis, finite element methods (e.g. FEniCS), machine learning for materials and structural optimisation, high-performance computing, or advanced programming and user-defined subroutines. Knowledge of Noise Reduction Methods and Thermal Analysis is welcome 

Experience with ICME tools and modern software engineering approaches for computational research is also essential. With strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, you will be able to work independently and collaboratively, contribute to publications and presentations, and support the supervision of student researchers. You will be adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality research outcomes within an international, multidisciplinary environment.

A Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship is desirable but not essential. A willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas is required.

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Angelo Maligno, Research Chair in Composite Materials via a.maligno@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. 

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI: 

You must also meet the English Language requirement.

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

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Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £29,588 to £44,746 per annum