Principal Lecturer and Deputy Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, part of Canterbury Christ Church University. The post leads the academic side of the programme, covering curriculum planning, teaching coordination, assessment, academic quality and staff leadership, and deputises for the Programme Director on academic matters. It is a part-time role with flexible working, mostly on campus on Thursdays and Fridays when most teaching takes place. Clinical psychology registration is not essential, but a covering letter is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the academic components of the programme
- Oversee planning, coordination, delivery and development of the taught curriculum and its assessment processes
- Ensure a coherent, inclusive and high-quality academic experience across the programme
- Coordinate teaching contributions
- Oversee assessment and academic standards
- Lead academic quality assurance
- Lead relevant programme staff and working groups
- Contribute to programme strategy, governance and enhancement
- Deputise for the Programme Director on academic matters
- Work in partnership with the Programme Director, academic and professional services colleagues, trainees and external contributors
What's required
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
Experience
- Substantial academic leadership experience
- Curriculum development experience
- Academic quality assurance experience
- Experience of programme delivery, ideally having led complex programmes in higher education
- Either registered clinical psychologist with relevant academic leadership experience, or experienced academic in psychology, health, education or a closely related discipline
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of professional education
- Strategic thinking combined with management of complex operational activity
- Ability to work in close partnership with clinically qualified colleagues, trainees, professional services staff and external stakeholders
- Commitment to inclusive education and collaborative working
What's offered
- Flexible working, with campus attendance varying across the year
- Administrative, digital and library support
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
