Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.
Faculty / Directorate
By joining our faculty you will help prepare and develop entrant industry professionals with the knowledge and expertise to make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. The Division of Psychology is part of the School of Applied Social Sciences, one of four specialist schools, including Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, Leicester School of Nursing and Midwifery and Leicester School of Pharmacy.
Our teaching reflects latest developments in the sector, many courses have professional accreditations. A range of work experience and volunteering opportunities enables students to develop the skills sought by graduate employers. Recent graduates have secured roles with leading employers. DMU’s dedicated facilities are designed to replicate current practice and feature industry-standard equipment, enabling staff and students to undertake life changing projects improving health and social care.
Role
We are looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology. The role will include teaching and research duties to students on undergraduate/postgraduate on British Psychological Society Accredited undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes. Your teaching duties will include preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars, supervision of final year projects, contribute to the personal tutoring scheme and the devising and marking of assessments. You will be required to contribute to the teaching of research methods to our students. There will be opportunities to become involved in a variety of existing research projects. You will be expected to be research active in psychology.
Ideal candidate
You will hold a PhD in psychology (or close to completion). We are looking for you to have expertise in clinical psychology, be familiar with delivering teaching and learning within higher education or academic-level delivery within commercial settings. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the University community. You will share DMU’s passion to provide outstanding and inclusive outcomes for all of its students.
This is maternity cover for up to 12 months, or upon the return of the post-holder, whichever is sooner.
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