Lecturer - Psychology with Counselling Qualification

Solent University; Southampton; Vor Ort; GBP 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Southampton Solent University invites applications for a Psychologist with Counselling skills to join our Academic Psychology team in the School of Health and Sport. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to undergraduate and postgraduate students, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and research.

You will design and update teaching materials, assess work, and provide feedforward to support student progression.

Qualifikationen

• Qualification in Counselling at Level 4 or higher.
• Relevant professional Counselling experience.
• Strong communication and teaching skills with higher education background.

Aufgaben

• Design and update teaching materials.
• Assess, mark, and provide feedforward on student work.
• Support students' development and progression.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic administration.
• Help develop partnerships for real-world learning.

Kenntnisse

Counselling skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Inclusive education

HE experience

Ausbildung

Level 4 Counselling qualification

Jobbeschreibung

We have a new opportunity to join our Academic Psychology colleagues in the School of Health and Sport at Southampton Solent University.

We are looking for a Psychologist with Counselling skills to a minimum of Level 4 to join our academic team to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to our students who are studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The role involves developing and delivering lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical learning activities, while supporting students in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional values required for a career in counselling practice.

The key responsibilities include designing and updating teaching materials, assessing, marking and providing feedforward on student work. Supporting our students development and progression is a key part of the role, and we welcome your contribution to curriculum development, whilst maintaining your current practical knowledge of counselling legislation, policy, and professional standards. You will have the opportunity to contribute to current research, professional practice, academic administration, and help to develop partnerships which will assist our students to gain experience of real world learning.

The role requires an individual with enthusiasm, effective communication skills, teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills, together with relevant professional experience and current knowledge of Counselling Practice.

Are you passionate about Psychology and Counselling and committed to inspiring the next generation of students?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Counsellor with a background in Psychology to join our team and contribute to high-quality teaching, learning, and student development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification in Counselling to a minimum of Level 4
• Relevant professional Counselling experience
• Strong communication and teaching skills preferably with an established academic background.
• A commitment to inclusive and student-centred education.
• Experience of supporting learners in higher education

Why join us at Southampton Solent University?

You have the opportunity to make a difference to inspire and support the next generation of counsellors who will make a positive impact across our communities.

You will be part of a supportive team and work alongside experienced academics in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity for professional development, research, and career progression and a platform to bring your practice experience into education and use your professional experience to connect theory with real-world social work practice.

You will have the chance to shape counsellors of the future and contribute to innovative teaching, curriculum development, and student success. We are an inclusive learning environment and committed to equality, inclusion, and student achievement.

Join us and combine your passion for Counselling with your commitment to education and lifelong learning.

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package.

We are Confident. We are Progressive. We are Inclusive. We Are Solent.