Lecturer In Psychology

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Carlow College, St. Patrick’s

Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is a small third level College specialising in degree level education in the Arts, Humanities and Social Care areas. The College has a rich tradition of education since its establishment in 1782. Its historic campus close to the centre of town offers an ideal learning environment. The College has a strong reputation for the quality of its education, based on small class sizes, an engaging and research active faculty, with strong academic and pastoral supports for students. Currently it delivers undergraduate degree programmes to level 8 in Arts and Humanities, English and History, Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, Psychology, and Social Political and Community Studies. A number of postgraduate programmes are offered, including a professionalising M.A. (Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care) and a MA/PGDip in Irish Regional History. There are also several postgraduate diploma and certificate programmes. Additionally, the College has an international programme attracting students from a number of Colleges in the United States.

Role Overview and Responsibility

The Lecturer in Psychology will deliver face-to-face lectures and tutorials in a range of psychology modules* including:

· Research Methods & Ethics in Psychology

· Individual Differences

· Child Developmental Psychology

· The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

· Counselling Psychology

· Cognitive Psychology

· Statistics in Psychology

· Cyberpsychology

· Advanced Social Psychology

· Clinical Psychology

· Behavioural Psychology

· Lifespan Development: Adolescent, Adulthood & Ageing

· Possible Evening certificates in Psychology

The lecturer may also be asked to contribute to the evening courses planned for the 2025-26 academic year. The lecturer may be required to undertake additional modules in line with the workload allocation and the business operations of the college.

*Teaching modules are subject to change.

The BA (Hons) Psychology is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

Reporting Line

The Lecturer will report directly to the Head of Academic Delivery and Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

· Onsite lecturing/tutoring at undergraduate level.

· Onsite delivery of labs with an emphasis on research methods and use of statistical packages.

· Setting assignments and terminal written examination papers.

· Correcting assignments and marking examination scripts within the required timeline.

· Promoting interdisciplinary co-operation across their specialised module / programme

· Assisting with relevant aspects of examination and academic administration at programme

· Working with other members of staff in a collaborative manner

· Moderating research papers, minor theses and supervising research theses

· Academic planning at Institutional level

· Maintaining knowledge and updating within their areas of expertise

· Providing student consultation and feedback in a timely manner.

· Implementing teaching and learning initiatives.

· Active participation with the Student Record Management System, the Moodle VLE and application of Moodle features including Turnitin.

· Maintaining knowledge and updating oneself of the developments within their areas of expertise and the publishing of material in same.

Other Responsibilities

• Membership of Committees.
• Contributing to the promotion of the College’s programmes.

· Work collaboratively with regulatory departments and functions such as Human Resources, Data Protection, IT and Quality Assurance in applying all policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.

• Working with other members of staff in a collaborative manner.

· Undertaking such other cognate tasks as may be assigned by the Programme Director and Head of Academic Delivery and Programmes.

Qualifications

· A Ph.D. in Psychology is essential.

· An undergraduate degree in Psychology is essential.

· A postgraduate qualification in higher education is desirable.

· Chartered membership of the PSI.

· An active research profile with relevant publications in the area of expertise.

Experience:

· Previous experience of teaching Psychology modules in a higher education setting.

· Previous experience of conducting Psychology labs in a higher education setting.

· Experience in delivering modules via on line platforms.

· Demonstrable experience with Higher Level Education systems such as Moodle, Turnitin, SMRS or relevant systems

· Proven experience of the administrative requirements of teaching at third level.

Skills & Competencies

The candidate should be able to demonstrate:

· Advanced awareness of current developments in Psychology including central issues of ethics and professionalism as a psychologist

· Excellent communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to self-manage and work on own initiative and be an excellent team player.

· Competence in ICT skills of relevance to teaching, learning, research and related administration at third level.

· Ability to work accurately and thoroughly, and exhibit the ability to monitor work for quality.

· Ability to collaborate and work effectively with all functions and departments within the College.

· Ability to positively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adhere to policies and procedures.

Application Requirements

Candidates should submit their C.V and covering letter specifically outlining how their qualifications and experience fits the requirements of the role to hr@carlowcollege.ie Applicants are also requested to answer the below questions with their application. Closing date for applications is 5.00 p.m., Friday 18 September 2025

*Please note that all applicants should consider the following questions when submitting their application:

· Do you hold a Ph.D. in Psychology?

· Do you have an undergraduate degree in Psychology?

· Do you have previous experience of teaching or tutoring in a higher level setting?

· Do you have a postgraduate qualification in higher education?

· Does your current and / or previous work experience meet the requirements of the role? If so, please explain in your cover letter.

· Do you have proven experience of the administrative requirements of teaching at third level?

· When are you available to start work?

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlow, CO. Carlow