Lecturer (Education) in Counselling Psychology (3 Years Fixed-Term contract)

Reference Number 60030831
Location Northampton Square
School / Service School of Arts & Social Sciences
Department Department of Psychology
Contract Duration Fixed Term
Hours Part-time
Salary Range (£) 45361 to 54131

Background

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.

Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The School of Arts & Social Sciences is an internationally excellent centre of research and learning on the human condition in all its dimensions. It is a large and vibrant School with around 3,000 students (one third postgraduate) and over 250 staff in seven Departments: Economics, English, International Politics, Journalism, Music, Psychology and Sociology. The School aims to attract outstanding members of academic staff who will produce world-leading research of benefit to society; provide innovative and exciting programmes of study; and enrich the lives and enhance the career prospects of its students.
The Department of Psychology is committed to maintaining a high standard of research and education. Students learn from and work with leading academics and skilled practitioners and the School has consistently high student satisfaction.

The Department is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to a part-time (0.6 fte), three-year, fixed term Lectureship (Education) in Counselling Psychology.

Responsibilities

The long-established Counselling Psychology doctoral programme enjoys a strong reputation in the Counselling Psychology community. Its diligent attention to students and the curriculum has resulted in a vibrant, dynamic learning environment which has been mutually rewarding for staff and students. Its lecturers are well-versed in and able to contribute to the programme’s clinical aspects. They deliver modules, evaluate assessments, act as personal tutors and undertake administrative duties at programme and Department levels.

The duties of the Lecturer include using a range of learning and teaching methodologies to foster a positive learning environment; assessing the effectiveness of course delivery; and maintaining a commitment to continuous performance improvement.

Person Specification

The appointed candidate will be a Practitioner Psychologist able and motivated to contribute to the delivery of a high quality programme on the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology; and to the education, clinical expertise and administration of the Department.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 29th June 2020

Actively working to promote equal opportunity and diversity

Academic excellence for business and the professions

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