Academic ConnectSenior Teaching Fellow in Clinical Psychology
The School of Psychology at the University of Southampton is seeking to make a strategic appointment of a one-year fixed-term 1.0 FTE post to support education and training within our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClin) programme.
We welcome applications from academic clinical psychologists in any area of clinical psychology, psychopathology, and/or neuroscience that will complement our basic and translational research, education, and training into mental health.
You will be part of an innovative and dynamic clinical psychology team and contribute to postgraduate teaching and supervision, working within the education pathway. Clinical psychologists with expertise in teaching clinical skills and the aspiration to support and develop future Clinical Psychologists will be joining a vibrant community of postgraduate clinical researchers and educators within the school.
The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme at the University of Southampton is committed to the scientist-practitioner model, is firmly rooted in the core values of the NHS Constitution, and has over 30 years' experience in clinical training in partnership with our local NHS Trusts and related organisations.
Our School has expertise in developmental and applied psychopathology, psychological interventions across the lifespan, and affective neuroscience (see Centre for Innovation in Mental Health). The School of Psychology at Southampton is recognised for producing world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities (REF2021).
Our School is one of the largest providers of postgraduate research and clinical training in the UK, offering a range of MSc programmes (Clinical, Health, Psychology), research doctorates (PhD), Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology (DClin), and Educational Psychology (DEdPsy), and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Psychology is an ambitious and successful School, ranked in the Global Top 100 (QS, 2020), as well as a friendly and positive place to work. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship, and support professional development. The School values diversity and equality. It recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity, or adoption leave, disability, or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
For further details about the post, you are invited to contact Professor Margo Ononaiye (Current Programme Director – DClin; M.S.Ononaiye@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Tess Maguire (Incoming Programme Director – DClin; t.l.maguire@soton.ac.uk).
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Job Details
Section: School of Psychology
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £45,413 to £57,422 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months
Closing Date: Thursday 01 May 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
Reference: 3069425JW
