About Us
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading academic institutions, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. For nearly 800 years, we've been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries, shaping global knowledge across diverse fields. We boast 31 Colleges, over 150 faculties and departments, and a thriving ecosystem of museums, libraries, and research centres.
At Cambridge, our mission is to contribute to society through world-class education, learning, and research. With a deep respect for tradition and a bold vision for the future, we continue to shape the world through knowledge, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We are now looking for a Senior Teaching Associate to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.
The Benefits
- Salary of £42,254 - £56,535 per annum
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family-friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
- University Staff Counselling Service
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores
- Schemes to support relocation
- Development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a PhD-qualified individual with expertise in psychology or education and experience of lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level to join one of the world's leading universities.
You'll have the chance to contribute to high-quality teaching within a world-renowned education environment, elevating your expertise and professional portfolio and cementing your place at the forefront of the sector.
The Role
As a Senior Teaching Associate, you will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision in psychology and education, supporting students across our BA in Education and Psychology & Education MPhil programmes.
This teaching-focused role is centred on the delivery and administration of our academic provision. A key area will be the development and delivery of our undergraduate Education course, including course co-ordination, lecturing and marking across introductory and advanced modules.
You will also support the MPhil in Psychology and Education, organising and teaching a module on emerging issues in psychology and supervising student projects, whilst contributing to the wider delivery of our programmes.
Additionally, you will:
- Contribute to assessment activities
- Support admissions processes
- Participate in ethics reviews
- Support outreach activities
- Work collaboratively with the wider teaching team
- Promote inclusive teaching practices
About You
- A PhD in psychology, education, or an adjacent field
- A demonstrable commitment to excellent teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- A track record of developing and delivering lectures at introductory and advanced levels
- The ability to take a leading role in developing and delivering course content on a variety of topics in psychology and education
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of work
- The ability to respond flexibly to changes in teaching and supervisory responsibilities that may arise during the course of an academic year
- Strong skills in time management and an ability to manage competing priorities
The closing date for applications is 19th July 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Lecturer in Education, Lecturer in Psychology of Education, Teaching Associate, Senior Lecturer, University Lecturer, Higher Education Lecturer, Academic Tutor, or Education Lecturer.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For detailed information about the role and working for the University, please see the 'Further Information' link at the bottom of the advert.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Ros McLellan (Director of Learning & Teaching) at [email protected]
If you have any questions about the application process, or have any difficulties with applying for the vacancy, please contact the Faculty of Education HR team at [email protected]
Please quote reference JR50123 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.