Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (0.4FTE)

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established university seeks a dedicated Clinical Psychology Lecturer to contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists while working in a vibrant and supportive academic environment. The department values creativity and diversity, providing a unique research-led teaching experience. With generous benefits, including agile working and extensive leave, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and mental health. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychology, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Clinical Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to contribute to Mental Health & Wellbeing curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach specialist modules in Clinical Psychology.
• Develop a new Mental Health & Wellbeing theme for undergraduates.
• Run the MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Master's in Psychology

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

The Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths is a caring and collegial department with a vibrant research environment and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

Campus-based and in the heart of southeast London, the department offers a distinctive research-led teaching and learning experience to a highly diverse local and global student population.

About the Role

We are recruiting a permanent Teaching and Scholarship (0.4 FTE) Clinical Psychology post at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level (depending on experience). The candidate should be interested in sharing their expertise and helping to develop the next generation of psychologists.

The role holder will be expected to:

1. contribute teaching to specialist modules in Clinical Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
2. contribute to developing a new Mental Health & Wellbeing theme for undergraduates
3. run the MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology.

About the Candidate

We welcome applicants from all areas of Clinical Psychology and seek to appoint individuals who can complement our existing strengths or establish new areas of expertise within the department. Many of our staff have interdisciplinary backgrounds or work with special populations across the lifespan, often in real-world settings and with naturalistic stimuli.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

For informal discussions about the post please contact the Co-Heads of Department, Prof Rebecca Charlton and Dr James Moore ([e-mail])

Desirable Start Date: 1^st September 2025