Lecturer in Counselling

University of Sunderland Pakistan Regional Office; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a Lecturer in Counselling to design and deliver counselling programs, engage in innovative assessment projects, and pursue impactful research. Ideal candidates should have teaching experience in higher education and be knowledgeable practitioners in counselling. This role emphasizes professional growth and inclusivity within the university environment.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Lifestyle Benefits Platform

Discounted private medical insurance

Discounted fitness membership

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in a Higher Education Setting.
• Knowledge of contemporary learning and teaching methods.
• Counselling practitioner with practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver counselling provision.
• Engage with the Assessment Innovation Project.
• Pursue impactful research aligned with faculty objectives.

Skills

Teaching in Higher Education

Counselling practice

Contemporary learning methods

Work-based learning experience

Job description

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

About The Role

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing is home to Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine and Psychology. The School of Psychology is home to a thriving suite of disciplines - psychology, public health and psychology. Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy, ranked 10th (out of 49) (CUG 2026).

As Lecturer in Counselling you will be expected to contribute to the design, development and delivery of our counselling provision, including project supervision. As well as delivering high quality education in counselling, you will pursue impactful research in your area of expertise aligned with School and Faculty objectives. You will be expected to engage with the Assessment Innovation Project by thinking creatively about assessment design and delivery, so as to maintain the position of the School as being at the forefront of assessment innovation. It is expected that you would seek out and take developmental opportunities commensurate with your own level of development with a view to taking on leadership responsibilities in the School in accordance with business needs.

What You Can Bring

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching in a Higher Education Setting. You will be a Counselling practitioner with knowledge of contemporary learning and teaching methods or work-based learning experience.

What We Can Offer You

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
  
  

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

Closing date is Sunday 3rd August.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Chris Keech, Associate Head of School [e-mail]