Lecturer, Psychology Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months) full time Department: Academic Function HoursofWork: MondaytoFriday09:00 17:00, 5 days per week (35 hours) ReportingTo: Head of Academic Delivery and Programmes Salary: Commensurate with experience CarlowCollege,St.Patricks Carlow College, St. Patricks is a smallthird level Collegespecialising in degree leveleducation 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.TheCollegehasastrongreputationforthequalityofitseducation,basedonsmallclass 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 andHistory, AppliedSocialStudies in ProfessionalSocialCare,Psychology, and SocialPoliticaland 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,theCollegehasaninternationalprogrammeattractingstudentsfromanumberofColleges in the United States. OurcommitmenttoEquality,DiversityandInclusion Carlow College, St Patricks is committed to providing an inclusive working and learning environment, valuing diversity and fostering a culture where the rights and dignity of all its staff and learners are respected. Carlow College is dedicated to ensuring that all of its activities are governed by principles of equality of access, opportunity and participation. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our college community, its learners and staff and we seek to actively promote a spirit of inclusiveness and mutual respect. The College is also committed to identifying barriers to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing supports to staff and learners to achieve their full potential. In the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion, Carlow College seeks to: Ensure that no prospective or actual learner or member of staff will be treated less favourably than any other in a similar situation during their study or employment at Carlow College on one or more of the following grounds: age; disability; race; religion; civil status; family status; gender; sexual orientation; membership of the Traveller community. Provide education of excellent quality to all its learners, whatever their identity, background or life experience. Identify and reduce barriers, which might deter prospective learners and staff members from applying to the College and to promote access for under-represented communities. Provide reasonable accommodation to learners, staff and service users with disabilities. Ensure that the Carlow College, St. Patricks Equality Policy applies to all aspects of the learner and staff experience and welfare. Ensure that bullying, harassment or discrimination are not tolerated in any circumstance. Mission Statement In the shared enterprise of education, through teaching, learning, practice placement and research activity, Carlow College, St. Patricks prizes excellence in all it does and endeavours to respond creatively to the changing needs of its learners, of potential employers and of society. Vision Carlow College, St. Patricks will educate, engage and inspire its learners through the provision of transformational learning and teaching experiences; it will enable a diverse learner and graduate populationtoachievetheiracademicandcareerpotentialandenablethem tocontributetotheethical development of society at local, national and global levels. Our core values are: Truth and Integrity We aim to create a research-led teaching and learning environment that is interdisciplinary in nature that inspires openness to new ideas and critical thinking and that is ethical in practice. Respect and Justice We recognise the diversity of our college community and seek to promote actively a spirit of inclusiveness, mutual respect and equality of opportunity and access. Collaboration and Social Awareness By creating opportunities to work together, both internally and externally, we believe that collaboration and partnership can best contribute to the ethical development of local, national and global communities and society. Friendliness and Service We are committed to maintaining a hospitable, learner-centred environment that recognises each learners individual learning journey, and that promotes, values and supports their personal, social and cultural development. Creativity and Innovation We believe that learning is about being open to new ideas and possibilities both in what we learn and how we learn. We are committed to being an educational space which promotes creativity and innovation as a way of responding to the contemporary world. Role Information Role Overview and Responsibility The Lecturer in Psychology will deliver face-to-face lectures and tutorials in a range of psychology modules*including: ResearchMethods&EthicsinPsychology IndividualDifferences ChildDevelopmentalPsychology ThePsychologyofGenderandSexuality CounsellingPsychology CognitivePsychology StatisticsinPsychology Cyberpsychology AdvancedSocialPsychology ClinicalPsychology Behavioural Psychology Lifespan Development: Adolescent, Adulthood & Ageing PossibleEveningcertificatesinPsychology 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. *Teachingmodulesaresubjecttochange. TheBA(Hons)PsychologyisaccreditedbythePsychologicalSocietyofIreland(PSI) Reporting Line The Lecturer will report directly to the Head of Academic Delivery and Programmes. Key Responsibilities Onsite lecturing/tutoring at undergraduate level. Onsitedeliveryoflabswithanemphasisonresearchmethodsanduseofstatistical packages. Settingassignmentsandterminalwrittenexaminationpapers. Correctingassignmentsandmarkingexaminationscriptswithintherequiredtimeline. Promotinginterdisciplinaryco-operationacrosstheirspecialisedmodule/programme Assistingwithrelevantaspectsofexaminationandacademicadministrationatprogramme Workingwithothermembersofstaffinacollaborativemanner Moderatingresearchpapers,minorthesesandsupervisingresearchtheses AcademicplanningatInstitutionallevel Maintainingknowledgeandupdatingwithintheirareasofexpertise Providingstudentconsultationandfeedbackinatimelymanner. Implementingteachingandlearninginitiatives. ActiveparticipationwiththeStudentRecordManagementSystem,theMoodleVLEand application of Moodle features including Turnitin. Maintainingknowledgeandupdatingoneselfofthedevelopmentswithintheirareasof expertise and the publishing of material in same. Other Responsibilities Membership of Committees. Contributing to the promotion of the Colleges 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. PreviousexperienceofconductingPsychologylabsinahighereducationsetting. Experience in delivering modules via on line platforms. DemonstrableexperiencewithHigherLevelEducationsystemssuchasMoodle,Turnitin, SMRS or relevant systems Provenexperienceoftheadministrativerequirementsofteachingatthirdlevel. Skills & Competencies Thecandidateshouldbeabletodemonstrate: 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. CompetenceinICTskillsofrelevancetoteaching,learning,researchandrelatedadministration 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. Applicants are also requested to answer the below questions with their application. Closingdateforapplicationsis5.00p.m.,Monday 20 October 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 yourcurrent and / or previous work experience meettherequirementsof therole?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? *Please note that as part of Carlow College, St. Patricks recruitment policy, all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory employment reference checks and evidence of qualifications. This role requires that any offers are made subject to the successful applicant undergoing Garda vetting. This role will also require the successful candidate to submit copies of their qualifications. ThisroleissubjecttotheProbationaryperiodoutlinedintheColleges ProbationPolicy. Personal data will be processed in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice for Employees. Carlow College is an equal opportunities employer. HandwrittenCVsandformswillnotbeaccepted.Nolateapplicationswillbeaccepted. Benefits Maternity/Adoptive Leave contribution PaternityLeavecontribution Parental and Parents Leave 40daysAnnualLeave CollegeDays SickLeavecontribution BereavementandCompassionateLeave StudyandExamLeave ConferringLeave Onsite Parking Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) Professional Membership Fees EducationalAssistance PRSA Scheme Taxsaver Bike to Work Scheme Microsoft Home User Package (MHUP) Employee Assistance Programme Flexi-Time (PSS) Hybrid Working (subject to role)