The DepartmentThe Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies* (currently The Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies) is recognised internationally as one of the leading departments for work that focuses on the role of the unconscious mind both in mental health and in culture and society. We are now seeking to appoint a Part-time Lecturer in Therapeutic Care. *anticipated departmental title from 1 August 2017.
The RoleYou will take up a teaching and organisational role supporting the delivery of our innovative BA Therapeutic Care and FdA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations programmes at our Southend Campus. You will assist in the development of further educational programmes at Southend, and Contribute to PhD /Professional Doctorate supervisory boards and examinations where appropriate. This post will be available either as a research and teaching post, or as a teaching only post.
The post would suit someone with experience of working psychodynamically, and with an ability to explore psychodynamic thinking in relation to everyday roles in professional organisations concerned with education, health and social care. It is anticipated that this role will start from 1 September 2017.
Qualifications and skills requiredMembership of the British Psychoanalytic Council, the Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis (a college of the UK Council for Psychotherapy), or an equivalent organisation is desirable. You should have relevant teaching experience. If applying for a research contract you will have a strong track record with evidence of published research of peer-reviewed international quality, and of being able to meet the requirements for the Department's excellent research submission to the Sociology panel in the Research Framework (REF) exercises. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent professional qualification.
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority group, as they are currently under-represented at this level.
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Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).
*Further detail: Lecturer in Therapeutic Care jobpack*More information: Working at the University