Lecturer in Counselling (Teaching & Scholarship)

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Bangor, WALES
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 15 Jun 2022

We invite applications for the above appointment in the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences to join our Teaching Team and support our MSc in Counselling. We are a highly renowned research-driven School with a sustained track record of excellence in research, teaching, and impact. The candidates should hold a qualification in counselling and be a member of an appropriate counselling organisation (ideally, an accredited member of the BACP). They should have an appropriate early-career track record in teaching and practice in counselling.

Bangor's Psychology department is one of the largest and oldest Psychology Departments in the UK. Not only is it ranked in the top twenty for research by the Research Exercise Framework 2014 and consistently ranked in the top ten by the National Student Survey, but it is also one of few UK Departments ranked highly for 'Student Satisfaction', 'Research Quality' and 'Graduate Prospects' by The Times League Table. The School ranks in the top 10in terms of overseas student numbers and has staff from over 15 different countries.

The University is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, situated on the North Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea, making it one of the most attractive university cities in the UK. Bangor University is proud of its Welsh heritage, yet it is also renowned for its approach to internationalisation and was ranked as one of the 100 most international universities in the world by the Times Higher Education.

The School of Human and Behavioural Sciences at Bangor University provides an excellent learning environment for our students, and the appointees will be joining a vibrant teaching team who are dedicated to pedagogical excellence. This award-winning team drives educational innovation across the department and the wider institute, and they are responsible for managing our renowned combination of pioneering teaching methods, exciting student experiences, and supportive pastoral care.

Candidates must possess a Counselling qualification (postgraduate level to qualify for practice) and be a registered (ideally, accredited) member of the BACP (or equivalent).

This is a part-time 50% FTE post, but a job share would be considered if this was best suited to potentially successful applicants. Newly appointed staff will be expected to commence from July 2022, but this can be delayed until Sept 2022 if necessary. 

Bangor University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from populations who are underrepresented. The School of Psychology currently has the Athena SWAN Bronze award and benefits from a large and diverse academic staff employing individuals from across the world. We are committed to being a flexible and supportive work environment that allows everyone to flourish.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 15th June, 2022.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Dr Caroline Bowman, Interim Head of School, e-mail: [email protected]

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