Senior Lecturer In Art Therapy

1 month ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Hallam University Full time

Job summary

This opportunity would ideally suit a Band 7 or above Art Therapist working in an NHS health and social care setting or educational setting (or equivalent) that has expertise in formal teaching, training, and supervision and/or those with previous Higher Education experience.

Our Department of Allied Health Professions is one of the UKs leading teaching centres of healthcare pre-registration courses and one of the first universities to offer an MA Art Psychotherapy (pre-registration) course with full-time and part-time routes.

Your will be responsible for leading a workstream within our Art Therapy courses and inter-professional portfolio. We are looking for individuals who can inspire our learners, drawing on their own academic and practice-based experiences to make a valuable contribution to teaching and learning whilst preparing learners for contemporary practice as registered Art Therapists.

Alongside this, is the opportunity to develop your career, further your own academic profile and enhance your teaching through studying for a Postgraduate Certificate- Teaching in Higher Education.

Main duties of the job

You will ideally be at the forefront of new ways of working in health primary or secondary care settings or education settings or equivalent and be able to demonstrate care innovation and effective integrated working in service provision.

We are currently developing a team to support practice learning activities across our Art Therapy courses. It is envisaged this post will lead and co-ordinate placement learning supporting innovation and quality of Art Therapy practice education in higher education, building and retaining strong partnership working with placement providers across health and social care sectors, education sector and with private independent voluntary organisations.

This role also requires you to contribute to our pre-registration MA Art Psychotherapy courses through teaching, assessing, academic citizenship and research activity. The ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of backgrounds is required. You will support academic, and placement learning progression and work collaboratively to enhance the student experience.

About us

The Art Therapy Team is located within the Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Art Therapy Subject Group and sits within the Depart of AHP in the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. You can find out more about theDepartment Allied Health Professions.

We are growing our Art Therapy Team due to continued expansion of our teaching portfolio and student numbers. Our teaching team has a range of expertise in all areas of Art Therapy and is responsible for a distinctive and high-quality education portfolio which includes the MA Art Psychotherapy course (pre-registration) full-time and part-time routes. In addition, the team contributes to cross-department teaching including the inter-professional education provision and CPD provision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title Senior LecturerCollege/Dept Health Wellbeing and Life SciencesGrade 8Reports to Principal LecturerDirect reports You may be expected to line manage Grade 7 LecturersRole purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy.To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Main DutiesThe post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders.Student experience Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences. Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum. Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students. Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate. Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key information for students. Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.Learning, teaching and assessment Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT. Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance. Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners. Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students. Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate. Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment. Supervises individual and group based student activities, dissertations, industrial placements, work based projects.Page 7 of 9Research and scholarly activity Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role. Integrates research into teaching and learning. Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy or professional practice.Team work and communication Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives. Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments. Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities. Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University. Personal effectiveness Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others. Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.Business effectiveness Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and business needs. Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context. Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus.Quality management and enhancement Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria. Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education.These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field publications or creative work Undertaking professional or academic project work research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange Well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Art Psychotherapy Teaching, training or supervising of Undergraduate and/or postgraduate students Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning

Qualifications

Essential

Good honours degree ( UK or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline Postgraduate qualification and/or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline Evidence of ongoing professional development Membership of BAAT Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete a postgraduate teaching qualification

Desirable

Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ECCTIS)

Other relevant Information

Essential

Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, to support open days (occasional) Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)

Competencies

Essential

Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines Technological/ digital proficiency

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