Lecturer in Psychological Therapies & Mental Health

The School of Health are excited to announce the opportunity for passionate and qualified professionals to join our team as a Lecturer in Psychological Therapies and Mental Health.

We are seeking dynamic individuals to contribute significantly to our academic portfolio through high-quality, inclusive teaching and the advancement of our research objectives. You will be part of a team of academics delivering an expanding portfolio of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in mental health, counselling, and psychotherapy.

The key responsibility of the post is to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to the development and delivery of our growing curriculum, engage in individual or collaborative research projects, provide mentorship and support to students, fostering a rich learning environment. Alongside a deep understanding of contemporary practices and policies in counselling and mental health services, the successful candidates will be required to have as a minimum a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject ideally supplemented with a relevant professional registration, for example HCPC, NMC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP.

We offer a collaborative and supportive academic environment with opportunities for professional development and research. If you are enthusiastic about making a significant impact in the field of psychological therapies and mental health, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Thursday 7th November 2024 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.