Clinical Psychology Lecturer

Job title:

Clinical Psychology Lecturer

Company

University of Leicester

Job description

Vacancy terms: Full-time, part-time (0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week), or job share consideredHours per week: 37.5About the roleWe are excited to offer a new Lectureship in Clinical Psychology within the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving academic environment and contribute to the training of future clinical psychologists.Candidates should have a background in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field and be able to contribute to teaching and doctoral research supervision on our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy). Our DClinPsy programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is dedicated to providing rigorous, evidence-based training in clinical psychology. The programme has a strong emphasis on enhancing psychological wellbeing, promoting inclusivity, and addressing inequalities in mental health services.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute effectively to postgraduate teaching in Clinical Psychology, including delivering high-quality lectures and workshops, supervising doctoral-level research, and working collaboratively with academic colleagues and external clinical partners. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in working across diverse healthcare settings and supporting a broad range of clinical needs.This is a teaching-focused position with opportunities to engage in research and scholarly activities related to clinical psychology, mental health interventions, or applied psychology. The postholder will be part of a supportive and inclusive team, contributing to the ongoing development of our training programme and championing equity, inclusion, and excellence in clinical psychology education.We welcome applications from practitioner psychologists, academics with a clinical background, or early-career researchers with relevant expertise. We also welcome applications from candidates with interests in ethnic health, reflecting Leicester’s position as one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse cities.Additional informationInformal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the interim Programme Director for the DClinPsy, Dr Alex Margetts ( ), or the Head of School, Professor Kevin Paterson ( ) or School Research Director, Dr Emma Palmer ( ).Applications for job share will be considered.The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.Advert closes midnight on: 03 March 2025£45,163 to £55,295 per annum, pro rata if part-time. Grade 8

Expected salary

£45163 – 55295 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:13:58 GMT

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