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About the role
Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy to contribute to the teaching, curriculum development, research and consultancy in this discipline area. In particular, we are looking to appoint someone to the MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy team. The position is for two years, 3rd August 2021 to 2nd August 2023, and is for three days a week, Monday-Wednesday.
You will join a highly committed and expanding team that provide a range of degree and postgraduate programmes in Counselling and Psychotherapy with high professional standing and high standards. We expect that you would:-
- engage in the development and delivery of an innovative and flexible range of learning and teaching materials, including module design
- provide high quality, accessible learning opportunities and an exceptional student experience in line with the University’s strategic objectives, ensuring that employability and ‘ real-world’ learning are at the heart of the curriculum
- engage in research which influences cutting edge practice, informs and inspires a research-led curriculum and contributes to the Research Excellence Framework
The successful candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. The candidate must be a member of the BACP.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.