The University of Salford
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology
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Job Info
- Job Identification: 955
- Posting Date: 08/25/2026, 08:48 AM
- Apply Before: 09/15/2026, 10:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Part time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: From £59,967 to £67,469
- DBS required: No
- Driving Required: No
- Organization: Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences, University of Salford
Opportunity Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful Psychology team. The post will predominantly support the learning, teaching and assessment of our students, with potential contribution to several undergraduate and postgraduate modules. You will also contribute to student personal tutoring and final year project supervision. The aim of our programmes is to produce exceptional graduates who can work with a range of individuals in a variety of settings to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.
For further information on the role, please contact the Director of Psychology and Sport, Dr. Steve Atkins (S.J.Atkins@Salford.ac.uk), or the Head of Psychology, Dr Michael Lomas (M.Lomas@Salford.ac.uk).
For full list of responsibilities and the person specification, please see the Job Description
About The Faculty Of Health, Community And Life Sciences
We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.
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Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.
We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.
By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
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About Us
Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.
All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.
At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.
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