Senior Lecturer in Counselling

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The Role

Counselling sits within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. Our programmes and our philosophy as a subject area sit firmly in a humanistic tradition. Our reputation is based on a successful history that spans almost 40 years of offering humanistic counsellor training that has national acclaim for excellence. Our provision incorporates a BA in Counselling and Mental Health, and postgraduate courses including a Certificate in Counselling Skills, and the PG Dip/MA in Humanistic Counselling and Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression both of which are accredited by the BACP. An integral part of our subject area is the YSJ Communities Centre. We work collaboratively with partners a wide range of placement providers. Our commitment to social justice is at the heart of all that we do.

Required skills and experience

Our team is expanding, and we are seeking to recruit an inspiring and enthusiastic 0.5FTE Senior Lecturer to teach and lead modules on a range of programmes. The successful candidate must hold a humanistic counselling qualification and be a member of a relevant professional body, such as BACP or UKCP. In addition, it is desirable that the successful candidate holds, or is currently studying for a PhD. Candidates will have experience of teaching counselling to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The successful candidate should have experience of delivering high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate counselling students and should be fully committed to providing an excellent and inclusive student experience.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Trish Hobman on: t.hobman@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.

Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

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