Lecturer/Senior Lecturer In Forensic/Clinical Psychology

Closing date : 10/09/2016

Reference : BM&H-08614

Faculty / Organisational unit : Biology, Medicine & Health

School / Directorate : School of Health Sciences

Division : Psychology & Mental Health 

Employment type : Fixed Term

Duration : 36 months in the first instance

Location : Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary : £34,576 – £47,801 per annum (pro rata for Lecturer), £49,230 to £58,754 per annum (pro rata for Senior Lecturer)

Hours per week : Full Time

The School of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer In Forensic/Clinical Psychology to provide teaching and leadership to the MSc in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health and related programmes in the Division. The MSc in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health is seeking accredited by the British Psychological Society. This post is central to a strategic initiative to further build teaching capacity and expand the research portfolio of the Division of Psychology and Mental Health within the School of Health Sciences.  

Applicants must demonstrate a well-established teaching profile, and have experience of leadership in postgraduate taught programmes, curriculum planning, and supervision of postgraduate students. Candidates should also hold a PhD relevant to forensic mental health or a similar field. Applications are invited from either individuals who have a background in forensic mental health or individuals who hold Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

We would be willing to consider applicants for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology to be Teaching and Research OR Teaching and focused. Part time or full time applications are invited as well.

Clinical scales may be applicable, in the range of £32,156 – £56,875 (pro rata for Lecturer) and £50, 699 – £71,676 (pro rata for Senior Lecturer)

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CV’s or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Polly Turner

Email: Polly.Turner@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 306 3127

Name: Professor Jenny Shaw

Email: Jennifer.j.shaw@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Professor Gillian Haddock

Email: gillian.haddock@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 01565 818 234

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website – click on the ‘Apply’ button below to find out more.