University of Glasgow
Job title:
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (LTS)
Company
University of Glasgow
Job description
The School of Health & Wellbeing are pleased to invite applications for this full-time post from individuals committed to delivering excellence in clinical psychology training and mental health research. You will be based within the School of Health and Wellbeing, a vibrant multi-disciplinary research-intensive group at the University of Glasgow. Since February 2023 we have been housed in a brand new, state of the art research and teaching facility – the Clarice Pears Building – just off the Byres Road in the West End of Glasgow. Candidates are asked to apply for either the Research and Teaching (R&T) or Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship (LTS) career pathway (see job descriptions on our website for more detail).We especially welcome applications from candidates who can meaningfully contribute to increasing diversity and inclusion in the profession of clinical psychology and candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent post-graduate qualification in psychology that confers eligibility for chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).Job PurposeTo make a substantial and positive contribution to the Subject/School’s programmes, scholarship and an excellent student experience, through leading and contributing to teaching, assessment, and providing academic leadership and management associated with postgraduate programmes and engaging in rigorous enquiries into learning and teaching practices. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach relevant to the science and practice of clinical psychology and/or mental health science.The post holder will be a key contributor to teaching and associated administration on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as requested by the Programme Director and Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHW). It is expected that the post holder will contribute leadership in the development, delivery and administration of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme and to lead a programme of research that is compatible with the goals of the DClinPsy and the wider department and school.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Take responsibility for one of the DClinPsy programme director roles and provide strategic leadership for that portfolio.2. Take a lead in the development of a range of teaching, supervision and assessment activities across postgraduate programmes, with particular focus on the DClinPsy.3. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, effective communication of information to internal and external stakeholders and the development of policy and practice across course/programme teams (beyond subject/school level).4. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders in the NHS to ensure that the DClinPsy course produces graduates who are highly sought after for employment after completion of the degree.5. Develop and maintain a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies to enhance the delivery, organisation, feedback and assessment on the DClinPsy programme.6. Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.7. Develop a substantial portfolio of scholarship outputs, resources and activities by leading methodologically rigorous, educationally relevant, enquiries into student learning and supporting and mentoring colleagues in their scholarship practices.8. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate seminars and conferences to support research-led teaching and scholarship relevant to the discipline of clinical psychology, disseminating evidence locally, nationally and internationally to enhance teaching practices and impact of the profession of clinical psychology in the NHS.9. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.10. Initiate and lead local, and potentially overseas, activities associated with programme recruitment and conversion, orientation and overseas collaborations as appropriate within the School/College.11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.13. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssentialA1. PhD, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent post-graduate qualification in psychology that confers eligibility for chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).A2. Recognised expertise in clinical psychology to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.A3. Extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline of clinical psychology.A5. A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level or equivalent experience obtained in applied settings (e.g. the NHS).A6. Knowledge of issues relevant to the current practice and of clinical psychology in the UK.SkillsEssentialC1. Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major teaching activities.C2. Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.C3. Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.C4. Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.C5. Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.C6. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stageExperienceEssentialE1. Substantial track record of scholarship and development and delivery of teaching, and proven track record to develop and devise teaching programmes, techniques and methods.E2. Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and/or scholarship of teaching in the disciplineE3. Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.E4. Academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.E5. A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 9, £58,596 – £65,814 per annum.A market supplement may be added for eligible candidates such as Clinical Psychologists moving from AfC pay scales in the NHS with appropriate experience.This post is full time and open-ended.Informal Enquires should be directed to Professor Hamish J. McLeod, DClinPsy Programme Director, [email protected]Closing Date: 03 February 2025.
Expected salary
£58596 – 65814 per year
Location
Glasgow
Job date
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:18:02 GMT
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