Senior Lecturer

We are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research or Teaching and Scholarship) within the Department of Mental Health and Well-being to deliver Master’s level teaching on our Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes and doctoral level teaching and supervision on our new DCouns programme, as well as input on other programmes including MSc Mindfulness Studies and our two undergraduate Counselling and Psychology programmes. We are seeking to appoint a positive, creative, and collegial, Senior Lecturer within the Department of Mental Health and Well-being. With a passion for a high-quality student experience, you will be motivated to contribute to a culture of research-enhanced teaching within the department and the School. As a researcher-practitioner, you will undertake and share high-quality research in line with the School’s Research Strategy and Aberdeen 2040, working with others to enhance the School of Education’s research reputation, generating new knowledge to make a difference by improving understanding and application of mental health practices. You will play a leadership role in the DCouns programme, working collegiately with colleagues across the School of Education.  Informed by your expertise and interest, you will teach within Counselling and Psychotherapy at postgraduate levels. Through collaborative planning and teaching, you will deliver excellent teaching and learning opportunities, as well as supporting students’ pastoral, learning, and assessment, needs.  With a passion for a high-quality student experience, you will support the on-going embedding of a culture of research-enhanced teaching within the department.  Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8,  £58,596 - £65,814 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.  Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Kate Smith, Head of Mental Health and Well-being, Kate.smith@abdn.ac.uk Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Patrycja Bromm, HR Adviser (e-mail: Patrycja.bromm@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above. Job Reference Number: EDU140A  The closing date for the receipt of applications is 08 November 2024 The School of Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.