Lecturer Post

The Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader to teach on and play a major role in the development of its new Foundation Degree (and BA Hons) in Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations aimed at those working with troubled, challenging, or vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will take an active part in teaching and developing this programme working closely with the team staffing a parallel programme for those working with children.

Applicants must be a member of the BPC, UKCP, or equivalent, must have a relevant MA/MSc or equivalent professional qualification, and must have experience of working with adults in a therapeutic or caring context. Experience in relevant teaching or demonstrable potential to achieve this is applicable for Lecturer level appointments. For senior lecturer appointments substantial experience in teaching and academic leadership is essential. The post is available either full-time or half-time (with proportionate duties) to suit the needs of different applicants; we aim to appoint the strongest applicant on whichever basis. This post will be worked between both the Colchester and the Southend campuses.

Please use the link below for a full job description, person specification and further information relating to this post. Please read this information carefully before applying for this post as it contains details of documents that must be attached to your 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 (01206 874588/873521).

Applications can be made via the University HR website http://www.essex.ac.uk/vacancies/.