Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy

**Job details**:
College

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care

Responsible to

Assistant Head of Discipline

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£36,333 to £43,155 per annum

Closing date

Sunday 4 June 2023

Contract type

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Post type

Full-time

Reference

0134-23

**About the role**:
**The University of Derby**

At the University of Derby, innovation and change is in our DNA. That is why 34,000 students (including 1,700 from overseas), whose futures we are transforming through industry-relevant, expert teaching, have opted to study with us. It’s also why we’ have redefined the way we approach Counselling and Psychotherapy which sits within our School of Psychology, at the heart of our College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Striving to meet our goal of diversity, inclusivity, and equality, our staff are recognised as going above and beyond for our students, our partners, our local community, and the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy overall.

**The Role**

**You**

**Principal accountabilities**:
**Learning / Teaching**:

- Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
- Ensure that module design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
- Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
- Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.
- Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.

**Research / Scholarship**:

- Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.
- Acquire, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings / data using approaches, techniques, models and methods selected or developed for the purpose.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards in the projects for which the role holder is responsible.
- Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.
- Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.
- Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

**Other**:

- Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.
- Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.
- Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.
- Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as assessment of progress and student attendance.
- Contribute to effective cross College / University
- Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

**Person specification**:
**Essential Criteria**:
**Qualifications**:

- Subject specific qualifications / knowledge
- Appropriate level of membership of a relevant professional body or working towards

**Experience**:
**Learning / Teaching**:

- Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes
- Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques (including digital or online) to inspire and engage students

**Research / Scholarship**:

- Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field
- Experience of research / enterprise activity
- Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy

**Skills, knowledge & abilities**:

- Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally
- Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working
- Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines
- A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learn