Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Salford

Opportunity

The University of Salford has an exciting new opportunity available for a Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy.  We are looking for a Counsellor and Psychotherapist currently in practice who is also a qualified Supervisor to work with our growing team as a Lecturer and skills practitioner.

Please note that we have opportunities for both permanent and fixed-term contracts, both are part time (0.4 FTE).  Please indicate in your application which you would be interested in or if you are interested in both.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for education who wants the chance to contribute to an evolving curriculum and promote best practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching person-centred practice. Ideally you will also have some experience of working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills.

Interview date TBC   

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and assess teaching in PG and UG qualifying courses and provide quality student feedback

• Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, PGT, and placements 

• Clinically supervise individuals and supervision groups 

• Act as personal tutor to a group of students. 

• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy.

A bit about The School of Health & Society

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.

Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success.

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.  

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise.  Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

What’s in it for you? 

Generous annual leave  – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working  - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development  - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community  – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

Wellbeing  – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford  - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Team Salford  - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.