Lecturer in Art Psychotherapy

Location: New Cross Gate

Hours per Week: 14

What makes Goldsmiths unique? 

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

The School of Mind, Body, and Society brings together the well-established and internationally recognised core disciplines of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Work, Community Studies, and Therapies. The School currently hosts over 1,500 students and more than 100 staff members, fostering an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment that promotes innovation and excellence.

About the role

The role holder will be expected to work on our MA in Art Psychotherapy and to contribute to research or scholarship in this area. The role will include teaching, marking assignments, provide pastoral support to students, administration and coordination roles as needed, as well as undertaking research or scholarship activities such as writing publications and/or engaging in policy impact work.

About the candidate 

You will be an Art Psychotherapist with substantial knowledge of psycho-dynamic approaches; clinical experience as an art psychotherapist, and possess engaging and creative teaching practices and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment. You will have experience of working within UK higher education and a track record of research or scholarship in art psychotherapy.

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Further Details: Job Description (PDF)

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 28 August 2026

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