Lecturer in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Opportunity Overview 

In the School of Health & Society we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our creative, committed, and passionate academics in our BABCP level 1 accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy programme. This is a 0.2 post.

You will:

• be a BABCP accredited therapist.
• Hold a master’s degree (or a minimum of 120 level 7 credits) in a health or therapy related subject.
• You will be currently in practice providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

This post is equally suitable for an experienced academic who holds BABCP accreditation, or for an accredited therapist who is looking begin their academic teaching career. 

Key Responsibilities 

To develop and deliver high-quality teaching material across a range of modules and/or short programmes

To contribute to the planning, design and development of programmes. 

To engage in scholarly activity and undertake high quality research.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the job description. 

About the School or Department 

The Directorate of Social Sciences is a vibrant and research active part of the School of Health & Society with a portfolio of research- informed undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Policy and Sociology & Criminology. We are known locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for our applied research into the interface between health, wellbeing, welfare, criminal justice and social care.

Our Cognitive Psychotherapy programme has built a strong reputation over many years and has gained level 1 accreditation with the BABCP. We are looking to appoint a 0.2 lecturer in CBP who will strengthen our established teaching team by sharing our passion for providing a high-quality learning experience for students and contribute to developing good practice through curriculum development. A brief introduction to the school or department as a whole. You can covey the function, approach and ambitions of the area.

What's in it for you? 

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to

Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub 

Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities

A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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