Job Description
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Department of Health, Sport and Wellbeing
Lecturer in Counselling
Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Grade 7 (£38,249 - £45.413 pro-rata)
Abertay University is an ambitious, pioneering and successful modern university which transforms the lives of its students, and supports the development of industry and society regionally, nationally and globally.
Abertay has a strong record of innovation in student experience, community engagement and in promoting social mobility through education. This is underpinned by a deep commitment to research and knowledge exchange, and an ongoing programme of investment in the University’s digital and physical infrastructure.
The Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences delivers programmes and applied research in the areas of food and drink, the built and natural environment, forensic and biomedical sciences, mental health nursing, sociology, counselling, psychology, and sport and exercise sciences. The faculty seeks to appoint a part-time (0.4 FTE) Lecturer in Counselling within the Department of Health, Sport and Wellbeing.
Reporting to the Head of Department, the role requires someone who is qualified practitioner in the Pluralistic approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy, holding professional accreditation with a relevant Counselling and Psychotherapy professional body (COSCA, BACP, UKCP or equivalent) or eligibility to apply for accreditation. The candidate will work on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Counselling provision as required.
Additional responsibilities will include assessing students on the postgraduate programme, supporting students during placements, engagement in programme development and quality monitoring within the department. The candidate needs to be flexible, and able to teach and supervise the required practical aspects of our accredited master’s and to work well with a small team of colleagues. The role requires excellent practical, organisational, team working and communication skills, a commitment to teaching, and the ability to work across disciplines and organisations.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system.
Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.
Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040