Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Counselling and Psychotherapy)

The Department of Psychology is delighted to invite applications for a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy to join our warm, collaborative and forward‑thinking academic community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to, shape and enhance the department’s teaching and research through professional practice, scholarly expertise and teamwork.

Candidates will be qualified to deliver training to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Candidates may be in the early stages of their academic career but should demonstrate an established track record of research excellence and publications appropriate for their stage. Candidates should also possess a track record in securing research funding, or the potential to attract such funding, with a clear ambition to develop programmes of research that will be recognised internationally as excellent.

You will be joining an open, inclusive and supportive group of psychologists who are deeply committed to student success and to delivering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology programmes. Some experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level is expected, and we particularly value applicants who enjoy working collaboratively, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive academic culture.

For an informal discussion or any queries, please contact the Head of Psychology, Professor Richard Tunney (r.tunney@aston.ac.uk).

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus (expected on campus 3 days per week) and from home, dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family-friendly policies
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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