Assistant Professor in Forensic Psychology

You will draw on your proven track record as a forensic psychologist in a practitioner and/ or academic context. You will function as part of a team of psychologists and forensic psychologists, who will support the delivery of a new MSc Forensic Psychology programme within the School of Psychology. You will deliver teaching on a range of topics such as contemporary issues in forensic psychology, forensic psychology theory, and elements of forensic psychology practice. You will have responsibilities relating to module leadership and/ or programme leadership.

The School of Psychology sits within the newly named Faculty of Health and Wellbeing and plays a pivotal role in the development of Northumbria University. Other Schools within this Faculty include Healthcare and Nursing Sciences, Communities & Education, and Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, all creating a dynamic and purposeful environment for education, research and enterprise across health and society.

Northumbria is a research-intensive, modern university with a clear social mission: to unlock potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our vision is that through world-leading research and transformative education, we enable people from all backgrounds to succeed, and support businesses and communities across the North-East, London, and beyond to thrive.

The School of Psychology boasts outstanding research, a strong and diverse student community, and highly engaged academic and professional staff. We have a well-respected portfolio of BPS-accredited programmes, including MSc programmes in Health Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and MSc Psychology; our most recent addition is Forensic Psychology. We also offer undergraduate programmes in Psychology and Psychology with Criminology and deliver both on campus and via distance learning.

To be successful in the role you will have demonstrable experience and knowledge in your specified discipline, and you must have experience in and/or a desire to help shape education within the school. A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent teaching experience (such as Fellowship of AdvanceHE) will be beneficial to your application.

Applicants for the Assistant Professor (Practice) role should hold a first degree in a relevant subject and professional qualification or substantial professional experience in the discipline. You must also be able to demonstrate contemporary expert specialist knowledge and subject expertise within the relevant discipline/practice areas ensuring that the curriculum reflects the latest developments within practice.

Experience of designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating high-quality teaching and learning practice as well as evidence of contributions to the development of contemporary practice are essential.

Further information about the requirements of the Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Practice) roles is available in the person specifications.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Kris McCarty, Head of Education in the School of Psychology, or Dr Jo Greer, Head of Subject for Postgraduate Psychology programmes, to discuss the other posts.

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