Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

The University of Manchester

Posted: 24 July 2026 - Manchester, United Kingdom

About this opening

The Division of Psychology and Mental Health within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Manchester is looking for a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology. This fixed-term (3 years) position is part-time (0.25 FTE) and focuses on high-quality teaching and student support for the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health programme. Candidates should have a doctoral qualification in Forensic Psychology or equivalent and be registered as a Practitioner Forensic or Clinical Psychologist. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, supervision of research projects, and curriculum development, bringing current applied forensic psychology knowledge into research-informed teaching. We encourage diverse applicants and value transferable skills and real-world experience.

Position details

  • Reference: BMH-031927
  • Role area: lecturer
  • Employment type: part time
  • Research field: psychology
  • Research topic: forensic psychology
  • Application deadline: 6 August 2026