Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

About the job

Part time: 0.8FTE

Fixed term: to 12 February 2024 or until the current post holder returns, whichever is sooner

Interview date: 19 April 2023

The post will require you to undertake teaching, assessment and related activities in the area of Psychology and CAMH, with essential teaching provision on our BPS accredited undergraduate awards, as well as our professional postgraduate courses, including our MSc in Child Adolescent and Mental Health programme. We require applications from candidates with expertise in child and adolescent mental health and psychology.  The successful applicant may also contribute to our Personal Academic Tutor role and other related activities as required.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.  With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About you

The ideal candidate will have an educational background in CAMH and Psychology. A working knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods is important. Previous experience of teaching in Further/Higher Education is a distinct advantage.

A dedication to providing a personalised and supportive student learning experience is essential to the post. You will have well developed written and verbal communication, time management and organisation skills and an effective approach to completing tasks. Competent IT skills, including use of visual learning environments and remote teaching platforms is essential.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Master’s degree in relevant subject

Desirable;

• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Faculty

The Psychology Subject Area at the University of Northampton is a large, collegiate and supportive department with a strong culture of student focused teaching and high impact research. We deliver an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate awards and are in a period of growth. Our current portfolio consists of a suite of BPS accredited undergraduate and postgraduate conversion Psychology programmes, while our strengths at postgraduate level lie in the areas of Counselling, Children and Young People and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. We also deliver various programmes on Health Education England's Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) initiative, as part of the Midlands IAPT Collaborative.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/

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