Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy

**Psychology & Psychological Therapies**
**Location**:
Lancaster

**Starting Salary**:
£35,333 with incremental progression to £39,745 (pro rata)

**Post Type**:
Part Time

**Hours per Week**:
18.5

**Contract Type**:
Permanent

**Release Date**:
Friday 13 January 2023

**Closing Date**:
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 19 February 2023

**Reference**:
XX087823

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated **Lecturer in Counselling **with current experience of working within the counselling/psychotherapy sector.
In this position, you will play a primary role in supporting the delivery of person-centred counselling and psychotherapy training at postgraduate levels, along with the delivery and further development of the Introduction to Counselling module.
We are looking for someone who is willing to provide a range of innovative approaches to student learning and contribute to the further development and delivery of continuing professional development programmes. Successful experience of training counsellors and group facilitation/experiential learning, a sound working knowledge of the Person-Centred Approach with some knowledge of other psychotherapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic/ cognitive behavioural psychotherapy/ IAPT is required for this position. You will need a sound knowledge of the current national standards and professional body requirements for professional counsellor training and practice. Holding a supervisor qualification is also desirable.
In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,333.00 per year