Lecturer in Latin and Manuscript Studies (SOH-015-26)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you an engaging educator with the expertise to inspire students in Latin and Palaeography? If so, this 12 month fixed term role, offered on an Education, Scholarship & Professional Practice contract, could be ideal.

The School of Humanities seeks an enthusiastic and engaging scholar with experience of teaching Classical and Medieval Latin at all levels, and sufficient expertise to teach Medieval and Early Modern Palaeography at postgraduate level, for the academic year 2026–27.

As Lecturer in Latin and Palaeography you can expect to be involved in:

Convening and delivering postgraduate modules in Latin and Palaeography
Providing high-quality teaching through seminars and lectures, alongside timely feedback and academic support
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations in relevant subject areas
Contributing to the activities of the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies and wider academic community

What will you bring to the role?

A PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Strong expertise in post-classical Latin and medieval and/or early modern palaeography
Experience of delivering high-quality teaching, particularly at postgraduate level
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, student-focused approach

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SOH-015-26.

It is anticipated that the interview for this role, including a teaching presentation, will be held on 18 June 2026, and the role will commence on 21 September 2026. Informal enquiries about the post can be sent to S.Ivanic@kent.ac.uk and R.D.Gallagher@kent.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £54,893 per annum

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology (SOP-026-26)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The School of Psychology is seeking to appoint one Lecturer and one Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology (i.e., two posts) to join a collegial, supportive, and intellectually vibrant academic community. This appointment forms part of our continued investment in research excellence, building on recent successes that include growth in research grant and innovation funding, high-profile publications, and demonstrable impact within and beyond academia. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of our educational provision, supporting an expanding and diverse student body across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology you can expect to be involved in:

Developing, leading, delivering, and assessing high-quality teaching and learning materials across a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught modules, and contributing to core teaching within the School of Psychology.
Making a sustained and significant contribution to forensic-relevant research which enhances the national and international profile of the University of Kent’s School of Psychology.
Actively seeking external research funding and contributing to grant applications.
Engaging in knowledge exchange, impact, and/or professional practice activities.

What will you bring to the role ?

PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in Psychology or related discipline relevant to forensic psychology (A)
Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Forensic Psychology, commensurate with career stage (A,I,T)
Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) data analytic software used for teaching and supervision in the School (e.g., R and RStudio, Jamovi, JASP; NVivo; A/I)
Evidence of commitment to, and knowledge of, inclusive teaching and academic practice (A/I)
Evidence of research excellence, including publications in internationally competitive journals and conference presentations in Forensic Psychology

For senior lecturer :

Evidence of successful research funding awards from external funding bodies
A strong track record of peer reviewed publication in Forensic Psychology