JOB DESCRIPTION. POST: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology (2 posts) DATE: Sept 2015

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology (2 posts) DATE: Sept 2015 FACULTY: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences POST NO: HSS- J26/J27 STARTING DATE: Jan 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter SALARY RANGE: Lecturer Senior Lecturer Grade 7: 33,242 to 37,394 per annum pro rata Grade 8: 38,511 to 45,954 per annum pro rata INDEFINITE/FIED TERM: Indefinite HOURS: Full time 1.0FTE REPORTING TO: Head of Department THE POST: The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint talented and enthusiastic Lecturers or Senior Lecturers in Psychology to join the expanding team of academic staff in the Department of Psychology. This is an exciting time to be joining the department as we build on our successful student recruitment and growing research presence. The post holder will participate fully in the department s range of teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities. The department currently offers an established portfolio of British Psychological Society accredited undergraduate programmes and an MSc in Forensic Psychology. The successful candidate must be able to contribute specialist knowledge relevant to Psychology that complements the current research interests and teaching in the department. The post is open to candidates in any area of Psychology, but applications from candidates with expertise in areas that have an applied or practitioner focus and/or could contribute to future REF impact case studies would be particularly welcome. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake teaching, module leadership and supervision duties across the range of Psychology programmes. To offer specialist expertise in any area of Psychology, but applications candidates with expertise in areas that have an applied or practitioner focus and could contribute to future REF impact case studies would be particularly welcome.

2 To be actively engaged in research and knowledge exchange, publishing in appropriate peer-reviewed academic journals and other outlets, presenting at appropriate conferences, and participating in the research culture of the department and Faculty. To be active in pursuing external funding through grant applications or/and consultancy work. To undertake administrative duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant departmental and Faculty committees and activities. To participate in external activity, related to the discipline, learning and teaching and research. To contribute to the promotion of the programmes to both current and prospective students. The person appointed will be required to undertake such other duties, such as participation in departmental, Faculty and University meetings, as may from time to time be allocated by the Vice Chancellor, Dean of Faculty or relevant Head of Department. OTHER DUTIES The successful candidate will normally be required to act as Personal Tutor to a small group of students. This will entail being concerned not only for the students academic achievements, but also for their personal welfare. All full time staff are expected to contribute to University administration, course planning, curriculum development, the recruitment of students, engage in research and knowledge transfer and scholarly activities. Additionally, staff are required to participate in relevant staff development activities. Some of the department s activities take place in evenings and weekends and staff are expected to be available for a limited number of duties taking place outside the nine-to-five working week. The person appointed will be required to undertake such other duties as may from time to time be allocated by the Head of Department/Dean of Faculty/Vice Chancellor. General Information It is anticipated that this job description will change over time in accordance with the needs of the role. The role holder will be fully consulted on any proposed amendments. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer Grade 7: 33,242 to 37,394 per annum, or Senior Lecturer - Grade 8: 38,511 to 45,954 per annum. Exact placement on the salary scale will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Salary is paid monthly in arrears by direct credit transfer on the last working day of each month

3 Your normal centre of duty will be the King Alfred Campus. However, you may be required to work in any part or department of the University and in any Campus of the University or as otherwise required for the due performance of your duties and responsibilities. The annual leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Holiday entitlement is 35 days per year plus statutory Bank Holidays and local discretionary days. A proportion of this entitlement is allowed pro rata for part-time staff. Other terms and conditions of employment appropriate to this post and grade apply in addition to those referred to in this statement. The list of benefits includes Pension Scheme, Sick Pay Scheme, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay (subject to eligibility). Details are contained in the Statement of Principal Terms and Conditions of Employment issued on appointment, the Staff Handbook and other documents referred to therein. APPLICATION INFORMATION Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to give a presentation lasting 10 minutes on the following topic: How my research and teaching would complement Psychology at University of Winchester? This will be followed by a short question and answer session. There will also be an opportunity to meet the department team and to present a summary of the presentation, followed by informal discussion. Applications should be made on line at Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted. We delight in diversity in our workforce and seek those that share this value

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Each attribute is marked as essential for the post, or desirable. The last three columns on the Person Specification (labelled A, I, and P) indicate how each attribute is assessed. A = Application Form I = Interview P = Presentation ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE A I P EDUCATION/TRAINING A relevant Undergraduate degree PhD in Psychology or cognate discipline Applied or practitioner focus, preferably with the potential to contribute to REF impact case studies. EPERIENCE Experience of teaching psychology at undergraduate level Experience relevant to module and programme leadership Experience or interest in teaching research methods (quantitative or qualitative) Fellow/Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Experience of Research and Knowledge Exchange income generation Supervision of undergraduate dissertations Excellent track record in publishing in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with career stage. Experience or interest in consultancy.

5 ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE A I P KNOWLEDGE Specialist knowledge and interest in Psychology in one or more areas that complement existing strengths Understanding of current themes and issues in the delivery of BPS-accredited Psychology programmes in the UK context Understanding of managerial and administrative processes involved in programme leadership Understanding of pedagogical issues Familiarity with student support systems SKILLS/ABILITIES Excellent communication Creativity and innovation Ability to work well as part of a team Organisation, administrative and planning skills Ability to start Jan 2016 or at least within semester 2 for academic year PERSONALITY Committed and enthusiastic Empathetic to the needs of staff and of a diverse student body Confident in communicating

6 FURTHER INFORMATION Health & Safety Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, you must take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must co-operate with the University on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare. Copies of the University Safety Policy can be found on the University Intranet. Sustainable Development All employees are expected to act in accordance with the Sustainable Development Policy and Environment Strategy. In the course of your duties, you should seek to minimise any detrimental impact on the environment and take specific action as appropriate within the remit of your post. Facilities Staff catering facilities are available. West Downs Day Nursery - is situated within the grounds of The University of Winchester. The nursery offers care for children from the age of six weeks to five years in a stimulating and homely environment. The nursery provides 62 places each day from 7.30am to 6.15pm on a full time or sessional basis. The opening times are designed to accommodate the working parent who may wish to continue their career. Further details are available from the Human Resources Department. Sports facilities are available, e.g. gym, squash, badminton, cricket, indoor soccer, tennis, etc and staff organise their own sporting activities. Winchester Values We value freedom, justice, truth, human rights and collective effort for the public good. The plans and actions of the University of Winchester are founded in these ideals together with the following values: Intellectual Freedom Intellectual freedom and its appropriate expression are at the heart of our business. Social Justice We seek to embody social justice and develop our students as effective and fulfilled global citizens. They will be prepared to challenge the status quo and will have the strength to stand up for what they believe to be true. Diversity We delight in diversity.

7 Spirituality The University celebrates its Christian foundation, and welcomes those of all faiths and none. Together we seek to explore the mystery of life, and to grow in wisdom and love. Individuals Matter The wellbeing of individuals is important, as are their opinions and views. Creativity Permeability, agility and imagination are central to our thinking: we endeavour to act as a crucible for the generation and transfer of knowledge. Mission Statement; To educate, to advance knowledge and to serve the public good The University vision: The University of Winchester is a university on a human scale, with a principal emphasis on the personal creativity and development of its students and its staff. Through its teaching, research and professional practice, the University will be an outward facing and permeable organisation, welcoming outside influences and fully engaging with society locally and regionally, nationally and internationally. It will provide a high quality university education, responsive to the intellectual, personal and professional needs of its members and the wider community. The University seeks to serve the spiritual and ethical needs of its students, building moral and global awareness. Our Church foundation is reflected also in strong support offered to students from backgrounds not traditionally associated with higher education. The University will ensure that its courses are accessible to all those who have the potential to benefit from them, regardless of their social, economic, ethnic or religious background. As a twenty-first century institution which provides a progressive and challenging higher education experience and which forms a crucible for the generation and transfer of knowledge, we have high expectations of both staff and students. The professionalism of staff is reflected in integrity, objectivity and competence. Students time at the University will provide them with a justified confidence in their abilities and the strength to stand up for what they believe to be true.

8 Research in Psychology Research in Psychology Dr Maria Uther (Academic Head of Department) T: +44 (0) E: In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80 per cent of the research outputs submitted by the Department of Psychology were deemed of a quality that is recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Research in Psychology encompasses two research groups: the Human Perception and Performance Group (led by Dr Charlie Frowd) and the Society and Communication Group (led by Dr Debra Gray). A wide range of topics are investigated and have a mix of theoretical and applied research. Members of the Research Centre belong to various national and international professional associations and have involvement with external consultancy and/or forensic practice. Allied to the Society and Communication Group are two University multidisciplinary Centres: the Centre for Gender Studies and the Centre for Research in Language. We have a good range of collaborations with local and national institutions, and have secured funding from research councils, charities, the NHS, and commercial organisations. The Department of Psychology hosts a popular series of research seminars which staff, MSc, MPhil and PhD students attend. Postgraduate students become active members of one of the research groups. The Department has excellent psychology research and laboratory facilities including six experimental cubicles, all equipped with Superlab and E-Prime for computer-based experimentation, many with touchscreens and response pads. The developmental research laboratory is equipped with a one-way mirror and an experimental area with touchscreen PCs. The Eye-tracker laboratory has EyeLink 1,000 tower and remote systems. In addition there is a well-equipped colour laboratory; a social observation laboratory with integrated video and audio capacity, suitable for observational and small group work; and a face perception laboratory containing an interview suite and dedicated forensic software. The Department maintains a well-stocked psychometric test library and a range of other equipment, most notably BIOPAC systems, as well as laptops, video and digital cameras and recording equipment. There is also a BioSemi 64-channel EEG system, housed in its own laboratory. The Department has a successful track record of supervision of research degrees to PhD level, and enquiries are welcome for any topics which fall within the remit of our research interests.

9 Research staff Dr Palwinder Athwal E: Forensic psychology, particularly forensic mental health Clinical presentations: psychopathy and other personality disorders, schizophrenia, learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Offending behaviour: sexual and/or violent offending, and terrorism Theories of offending and victimology, specifically attachment and trauma Forensic psychotherapy, specifically Cognitive Analytic Therapy Dr Sarah Bayless E: Outcomes following preterm birth Attention-emotion interactions Cognitive neuroscience Dr Valérie Bonnardel E: Human colour vision Dr Louise Bunce E: Cognitive development Development of the imagination Creativity in children and adults Learning in museums The student-as-consumer approach in higher education Dr. Clare Davies E: Spatial cognition, attention, language and abilities Local places as social and cognitive constructs Semantic memory (concepts and categories) Big data and statistical modelling in psychology Dr Charlie Frowd E: Forensic face construction (facial composites) Techniques for improving the effectiveness of composite images Face perception, interviewing and face recall Eyewitness memory and identification accuracy

10 Dr Debra Gray E: Socio-political identities and intergroup relations Environmental psychology and participation in public space Community psychology, health and well-being Dr David Giles E: Social psychology and media Qualitative methods Dr Rhiannon Jones E: Cognitive neuropsychology Obsessive-compulsive disorder Dr Wendy Kneller E: Eyewitness identification accuracy Effects of alcohol intoxication on eyewitness memory Facial distinctiveness and decision strategies Dr Michelle McGrath E: Occupational and organisational psychology Employee well-being Emotion in the workplace Dr Mercè Prat-Sala E: Language production and first language acquisition Children s understanding of rules and emotions Individual difference in self-efficacy, motivation and other personality variables. Dr Jordan Randell E: Jordan.Randell@winchester.ac.uk Subclinical Mental Health Quantitative Research Methods

11 Dr Kirsty Ross E: Emotional development Comparative development Dr Manuela Thomae E: Disparagement humour Principle-Implementation Gap Ambivalent Sexism Intergroup Contact (De-)Segregation Economic Games Dr Maria Uther E: Auditory perception Speech perception and production Spoken language acquisition Educational technologies Occupational psychology Dr Mike Van Duuren E: The development of face perception Student critical thinking Developmental psychology Occupational psychology Dr Michael Wood E: Social psychology Political psychology The psychology of conspiracy theories Dr. Rachel Wilcock E: Investigative psychology Eyewitness memory and identification in vulnerable witnesses