Is being a psychology lecturer a good fit for you?
Teaches psychology to university students. Gives lectures, marks work and often does research too.
What the work involves
- Prepares and gives lectures to university students on topics such as abnormal psychology, thinking processes and motivation at work.
- Starts, guides and manages class discussions.
- Marks and grades students' class work, lab work, assignments and papers.
- Keeps up to date by reading current research, talking with colleagues and attending conferences.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a psychology lecturer is one of yours.
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