Senior Lecturer - CBT (FTC for 12 Months)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Academic induction

Teaching course enrolment

University events access

Research seminars

Professional networking

Job summary

The University of Chester invites applications for a twelve-month fixed-term Senior Lecturer post in the Division of Psychology's High Intensity Training CBT team. You will teach on the BABCP-accredited postgraduate programme, contribute to research and knowledge exchange, and engage with the wider research community.

The role suits someone who works with students as partners, drawing on subject, research or practical expertise to shape their experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• PGDip or Master’s in CBT enabling BABCP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching on the BABCP-accredited postgraduate programme.
• Contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Engage with the wider research community.
• Work with students as partners to enhance their experience.
• Take an active part in the academic life of the Division, Faculty and University.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Professionalism

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

PGDip or Master’s in CBT

Job description

A twelve-month fixed-term senior lecturer post in the Division of Psychology's High Intensity Training CBT team at the University of Chester. The work centres on teaching on a BABCP-accredited postgraduate programme, alongside contributing to research and knowledge exchange and engaging with the wider research community. The role suits someone who works with students as partners, drawing on subject, research or practical expertise to shape their experience. Fit depends on a CBT qualification that confers BABCP eligibility and clinical supervision experience on IAPT or Talking Therapies programmes.

What the job involves

• Contribute to teaching on the BABCP-accredited postgraduate programme
• Contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities
• Engage with the wider research community
• Work with students as partners to enhance their experience
• Take an active part in the academic life of the Division, Faculty and University

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• PGDip or Master's in CBT conferring eligibility for BABCP accreditation

Experience

• Clinical supervision on IAPT or Talking Therapies programmes

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, professional approach

What’s offered

• Continued professional development through Division and University opportunities
• Full academic induction
• Possible enrolment on the teaching and learning course
• Access to university events such as the Research Festival and Teaching and Learning Conference
• Research seminar series run by the Division of Psychology
• Networking with psychologists across the UK