Lecturer in Research (Education and Scholarship)

University of Exeter
January 13, 2025
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Job details

Job reference

Q00309

Date posted

04/12/2024

Application closing date

13/01/2025

Location

Exeter (Hybrid)

Salary

The starting salary will be from £42,632 up to £52,183 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full-time

Job category/type

Academic

Attachments

Job/descriptions/Q00309.pdf
Lecturer in Research (Education and Scholarship)

Job description

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This new full-time post is available from 1 February 2025 until 31 July 2026 on a fixed term basis.

Although we are recruiting posts on a fixed term basis, it is highly likely that, subject to funding, the posts can be extended.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements but would require a minimum commitment of 4 sessions (two days), two (one day) of which should be Tuesday.

This post is an opportunity to join the research team on the NHS-funded Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme (Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees University of Exeter) for 0.8 FTE and the Doctorate in Clinical Research Programme for 0.2 FTE, both in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in the Professional Doctorates in Psychology (DCPGR) and Clinical Associate in psychology: Degree Apprenticeship (MCAPS) Portfolio in the department in of Psychology.

The role

The role of Lecturer (Education and Scholarship) will include supporting the student learning experience using a range of approaches and modes of delivery appropriate to the teaching allocated, specifically, under guidance, providing doctoral level research supervision of trainee research projects (empirical and quality improvement); of systematic literature reviews; and supporting the delivery of related activities which underpin the research modules of this programme. The post-holder will work in our lively and collaborative research team delivering excellent research training on this NHS-funded clinical training programme.

This may be an exciting opportunity for a someone who has recently obtained their PhD or wishes to make a career move into Higher Education, to join the Research Team on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will:

  • Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by a PhD in a subject related to Clinical Psychology, or equivalent qualification/experience, of the core knowledge relating to (Clinical) Psychology in order to teach and support learning on the research modules of the NHS-funded Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme.
  • Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
  • Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
  • Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching;
  • Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
  • You may have expertise in qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods approaches.

    Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

    What we can offer you:

  • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
  • Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
  • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

  • Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;

  • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;

  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

  • The University of Exeter

    We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

    Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

    We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

    Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

    We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

    Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

    With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

    We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

    Further information

    Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dr. Fiona Warren, Research Director, DClinPsy Programme; DClinPsy- [email protected] and Dr. Raluca Topciu, DClinRes Programme; [email protected]

    Interviews are expected to take place on 28 January 2025.

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