Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy

At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together two dynamic and diverse schools:

School of Health and Social Care

Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and social care leaders through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts

Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media.

Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, integrated approach to learning and professional development.

The discipline of Therapy and Rehabilitation champions the restoration of health, function, and wellbeing; empowering people to live life to the fullest. 

Through evidence-based teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive clinical education, our students gain the skills to support recovery and enhance quality of life across a diverse range of populations and settings. Our programmes are enriched by research-informed practice, creative methodologies, and strong connections with health and care providers.

About the Role

We are looking for part time Lecturer in Therapeutic Arts to join our team and play a key role in training the next generation of Arts Therapists. With a focus on graduate employability, you will contribute to all aspects of teaching and supporting students, preparing them to become practicing therapists in their chosen modality.

You will guide students through a journey rooted in taught theory, clinical experiences, group exploration, and self-understanding, helping them develop the professional and personal skills required to succeed in this rewarding field. This requires both a deep commitment to the student experience and a real understanding of the subtle differences between being a clinician and an educator.

As part of an established and supportive team, you’ll also take on specific responsibilities within programme development, such as placement co-ordination, while contributing to the growth of Dance Movement Psychotherapy and arts therapies as professions. You’ll engage in teaching, research, and clinical practice, ensuring our students benefit from an education that is research-led, practice-informed, and forward-looking.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Dance Movement Psychotherapist to join our team. To be successful, you will hold an MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and be registered with ADMP UK for both private practice and clinical supervision, as well as with the UKCP. A recognised Clinical Supervision qualification is essential, alongside Experience or knowledge of working in higher education with the flexibility to use a range of innovative delivery techniques to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Rachael Stonard, Senior Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy via r.stonard@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

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