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Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Counselling / Psychotherapy / Mental Health)

Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Counselling / Psychotherapy / Mental Health) 1FTE or 0.5FTE

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.

The School of Psychology at the University of Greater Manchester is seeking an ambitious Senior Lecturer who will lead academic modules and programmes of psychology. The post holder’s main responsibilities will be to manage academic programmes, deliver core content on undergraduate and post-graduate psychology programmes, focusing on modules relating to counselling or psychotherapy and mental health. The successful post-holder will assist in the coordination of the School’s off-campus partner programmes, supervise research projects and conduct impactful research. The successful candidate will be research-active and experienced in academic leadership.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

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Job Details
Section
Psychology
Location
Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)
Salary
£49,559 to £57,422 per annum
Post Type
Various Hours
Contract Type
Fixed Term - 12 Months
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 02 December 2025
Reference
PSY-047A-R
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