Lecturer in Counselling

Hours: 29.6

Closing Date:Monday 28 September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date:Friday 16 October 2026

Part time, permanent

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The Team

The Counselling and YSJ Communities Centre team sits within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. Our programmes and our philosophy as a subject area sit firmly in a humanistic and person-centred tradition. Our reputation is based on a successful history that spans almost 40 years of offering humanistic counsellor training that has a national acclaim for excellence. Our provision incorporates a BA in Counselling and Mental Health, and postgraduate courses including the PGDip/MA in Humanistic Counselling and Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression both of which are accredited by the BACP. We also run a Certificate in Counselling Skills and a range of short CPD courses. At the YSJ Communities Centre we offer a community facing counselling service, CPD activities, partnership projects, and research. We work collaboratively with a wide range of placement providers across the city of York and further afield. Our commitment to social justice is at the heart of all that we do.

The Role

Our team is expanding, and we are seeking to recruit an inspiring and enthusiastic Lecturer to teach and lead modules on a range of modules on our BA Counselling and Mental Health programme. The involvement in teaching entails a variety of settings, including small group skills sessions/seminars and lectures; assessments; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will hold a professional qualification and be a member of a relevant professional body, such as Social Work England, NMC, HCPC, BACP or UKCP.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering high-quality teaching to undergraduate students and should be fully committed to providing an excellent and inclusive student experience.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Hilary Conroy: h.conroy1@yorksj.ac.uk

The selection process will include a presentation at interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date - Monday 28 September 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 16 October 2026

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