Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology (0.6 fte part time)

We welcome applications for an Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology to join a diverse community of academics and students at the School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Forensic Psychology provision and join the well-established programmes in the School.

Successful applicants should be a Chartered psychologist holding full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology or registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as Forensic Psychologist. Experience in leading BPS accredited programmes is desirable.

We are looking for candidates who will inspire and lead programme development and provision as part of a collegiate and supportive team. You will be highly motivated, passionate about forensic psychology education and able to initiate and develop ideas and opportunities in teaching, learning, and/or research. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to deliver teaching excellence and a track record or a rising trajectory of professional practice or research.

The School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton is committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes and making a positive impact on society through its world-leading research and its community-based knowledge exchange. We offer a large variety of undergraduate and post graduate programmes and one of the most comprehensive and well-respected suite of therapy training programmes in the UK. Our staff’s expertise spans experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, comparative psychology, counselling psychology, psychotherapies and the arts and play therapies. Our multidisciplinary research seeks to improve the understanding of factors that influence mental health and wellbeing and to develop strategies and interventions to improve them. Our researchers produce impactful outcomes with real world applications that support local, national and global communities.

At Roehampton, we help our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life. We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, with excellent facilities. Choosing to work with us means we will support your career trajectory. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package comprising of generous annual leave, membership of a defined benefit pension scheme and a hybrid and flexible working environment together with generous family friendly policies.

The University is committed to a supportive and safe learning and working environment that is equitable, diverse and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust. Diversity, inclusion and equality are core to how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors, and stakeholders.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The closing date for completed applications is: 29 June 2023

To learn more about this post and for an informal conversation please contact Stelios Gkouskos: Stelios.Gkouskos@roehampton.ac.uk

It is expected that interviews will be held from 11 July 2023.

The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

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