University Teacher

Job Purpose

To undertake a range of duties associated with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme teaching and associated administration as requested by the Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHW) in order to contribute to the objectives of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Group and to achieve national/international excellence.

* A Market Supplement will be considered for the suitable candidate*

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), in line with MHW teaching objectives at postgraduate level.


2. To actively contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.


3. To participate fully in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.


4. To supervise practical work advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.


5. To contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning.


6. To supervise individual student projects and assist with difficulties, e.g. learning support/problems.


7. To engage in professional development as appropriate and regularly update subject related knowledge base and apply (research) informed teaching methodology.


8. To undertake departmental administrative duties as requested by the Head of MHW.


9. To be familiar with subject-based pedagogy, undertake scholarship in the subject and where appropriate undertake limited research accordingly.


10. To engage in professional development to remain current and ensure application of recent advances in knowledge to teaching.


11. Provision of pastoral care to students.


12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision.

Terms & Conditions

Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £33,574 – £37,768 per annum, pro rata.

This post has current funding for up to 18 months in the first instance and is part time (21 hours per week).

For more information about this post contact Dr Hamish J. McLeod, DClinPsy Programme Director T: 0141 211 3920.

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.

The University has recently been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.

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