Lecturer (Teaching) London, England
Job description
About us
Reporting to the Head of CEHP, the successful applicants will have the chance to join the dynamic and friendly team on the UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and in the UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS). The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is the largest training course for clinical psychologists in Europe, and is just one part of a comprehensive programme of postgraduate psychological training programmes at UCL, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Associate Psychologist programmes. Psychology at UCL was ranked 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world in the 2022 Shanghai Ranking of World Universities. This reflects excellent links between teaching, professional training and research within PALS, the wide range of research expertise represented both on the DClinPsy and other psychological practitioner courses and within PALS and UCL more widely, and the excellent opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research provided at UCL.
About the role
We are looking to appoint a Lecturer for 12 months to provide maternity cover in UCL’s Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology (CEHP). This is a chance to develop experience of university teaching in a lively, supportive and creative team. The role is mainly based in CEHP’s Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) course, although the postholder will contribute to several courses across the Department. The key activities of the role are: 1. Organising and teaching on modules for UCL’s DClinPsy, Psychology BSc and Psychological Science MSc. 2. Helping with assessment activities in CEHP, for example, marking exams and course work. 3. Contributing to courses’ (in particular the DClinPsy’s) systems of personal and professional development and support, by acting as a Course Tutor to an agreed number of trainees. 4. Supporting the DClinPsy’s clinical academic pathway, that seeks to promote development of clinical scientists amongst DClinPsy students. 5. Contributing to selection for the DClinPsy.
About you
We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching psychology to university students. Candidates should have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or an equivalent qualification); or they should have a PhD in a clinically relevant area of psychology. They should show evidence of enthusiasm and aptitude for teaching psychology to graduate and/or postgraduate psychology students. We are particularly keen to hear from those with a proven commitment to training the next generation of clinical psychologists and other psychological practitioners, and who can bring strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to this task.
What we offer
The salary for the post is £47,414 - £55,805 (inclusive of London allowance) plus market supplement for clinically qualified post holders (£11,532, pro rata). As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
