Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Clinical Psychology (x2 posts) (0.4 -1 FTE)

£46,761.00 - £66,463.00 pro rata/per annum. NHS Agenda for Change salary band 8a/8b will be matched for this role using a market supplement payment.

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education provider dedicated to Creating Better Futures. We are driven by the belief that through education, equity, and innovation, we empower our students, people, and communities to transform their lives. 

Central to our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the evolving health needs of the future locally, nationally, and globally. To enable this, our School has evolved into Coventry University Health and Care Limited. This agile, autonomous structure allows us to push boundaries and foster closer partnerships, enabling us to scale our provision and widen access to rewarding careers across the health and social care sector.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University and The University of Warwick as an Assistant Professor (Teaching) within either the clinical or academic stream.

We are currently recruiting to 2 vacancies and welcome applicants looking for either full or part time opportunities. We are able to offer appointments between 0.4 FTE and 1.0 FTE

This Doctorate is a joint collaboration between Coventry University, the University of Warwick, Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, other NHS providers, and NHS England.

The programme is committed to developing reflective practitioners and advancing innovation in clinical psychology education. We are therefore inviting applications from HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists for our Clinical Tutor and Academic Tutor roles. Successful applicants will work collaboratively with the relevant Clinical and Academic Course Leads, who will provide oversight and support under the direction of the Programme Director.

The post holders will be based within the CU Health and Care and will work with and lead other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Contribute to the delivery of engaging and comprehensive teaching and tutorials including the support of organising of the academic timetable
• Module leadership  - contribute to course materials, assessments, marking and course development in order to enhance the learning experience and ensure curricula coherence and flow
• Provide academic support and mentorship to trainees through the provision of individual and group supervision Support all matters related to clinical placement activity for a specific year group
• Contribute to the co-ordination of existing and new clinical placement allocation and planning, including the liaison with placement supervisors.
• Contribute towards the coordination and running of Supervisors' (STAR) training
• Where appropriate, contribute towards research supervision

Qualifications Required

Essential

• A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• A teaching qualification or experience of delivering professional and/or university education
• Expertise in any clinical psychology specialty or theoretical model will be considered, with additional accreditations or certifications being advantageous.
• PhD and active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageou
• Experience of supervising Doctoral level and/or PhD research projects

Our Successful Candidate

Applicants should bring a broad range of experience across research and clinical settings, with demonstrable expertise in teaching within higher education and/or supervising clinical psychology trainees. We are particularly interested in candidates who apply a critical lens to issues of power and privilege and who have a passion for creativity and innovation in professional practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong digital fluency and the ability to design engaging teaching materials across diverse media. We are seeking a postholder who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and capable of working with sensitive information.

Applicants will also possess exceptional knowledge of psychological therapies theory and practice, expertise in doctoral-level supervision, and outstanding communication and organisational skills.

NHS Agenda for Change salary band 8a will be matched for this role using a market supplement payment. NHS secondments can be considered for this role.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Dr. Nadia Joseph, DClin Programme Director & Associate Head of Department: ae6293@coventry.ac.uk

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: 7 September 2026.