Associate Professor of Mental Health Psychology

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Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Psychology is one of the largest and best-resourced psychology departments in the UK. Covering all areas of psychology, the School shares its expertise and enthusiasm for psychology with over 800 students and offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, all accredited by the British Psychological Society. Graduates go on to pursue a wide range of careers after studying their first degree. Whether continuing studying for a further degree or looking for employment straight away, our emphasis on employability will put our students ahead of other graduates. Plymouth is a centre of excellence in psychological research. In the last Research Excellence Framework assessment over 80% of our research outputs were rated as either of international (3*) or world-leading (4*) quality – in the top 20 nationally on this measure. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of a commitment to improving gender equality demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The School of Psychology at University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Psychology, with specialist interest in Mental Health, including Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Health Psychology, or a related interdisciplinary area. You will contribute to teaching across the range of our teaching programmes, but with particular focus on postgraduate teaching in Clinical and Mental Health Psychology. Across the School we have a broad and expanding provision of postgraduate clinical training, including our MSc Clinical Psychology, Clinical Associate Psychology apprenticeships, and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Your enthusiasm for your subject will extend to providing excellent teaching, mentoring and leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, informed by excellent scholarship and your own research experience. You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. The School fosters collaborative research and supports the development of real-world impact. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment 100% of our research environment and research impact was rated as either world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), along with 73% of our research outputs. To support the research aims of our academics the School houses an excellent suite of research laboratories, supported by a dedicated team of Technicians and Teaching and Research Associates. Our facilities include numerous laboratories supporting behavioural, health, clinical, neuroscience, and developmental research with technologies such as VR, eyetracking, EEG, and TMS. These are augmented with a dedicated Babylab (http://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/babylab) and a new state-of-the-art Brain Research and Imaging Centre (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/brain-research-and-imaging-centre). All these resources will be available to support the development of your research career. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis, but we welcome applications from those seeking a part-time position, job-share arrangements or flexible working arrangements. For an informal discussion, please contact the School on 01752 584800, or email the Head of School via Office.psy@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are expected to take place between late June and early July 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The anticipated start date is between September 1st 2023 and January 1st 2024. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description Teaching Qualification Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£56,021 - £64,914 per annum with effect from 1 August 2023 - Grade 9

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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by the British Psychological Society. Graduates go on to pursue a wide range of careers after studying their first degree. Whether continuing studying for a further degree or looking for employment straight away, our emphasis on employability will put our students ahead of other graduates. Plymouth is a centre of excellence in psychological research. In the last Research Excellence Framework assessment over 80% of our research outputs were rated as either of international (3*) or world-leading (4*) quality – in the top 20 nationally on this measure. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of a commitment to improving gender equality demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The School of Psychology at University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Psychology, with specialist interest in Mental Health, including Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Health Psychology, or a related interdisciplinary area. You will contribute to teaching across the range of our teaching programmes, but with particular focus on postgraduate teaching in Clinical and Mental Health Psychology. Across the School we have a broad and expanding provision of postgraduate clinical training, including our MSc Clinical Psychology, Clinical Associate Psychology apprenticeships, and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Your enthusiasm for your subject will extend to providing excellent teaching, mentoring and leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, informed by excellent scholarship and your own research experience. You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities.

The School fosters collaborative research and supports the development of real-world impact. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment 100% of our research environment and research impact was rated as either world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), along with 73% of our research outputs.

To support the research aims of our academics the School houses an excellent suite of research laboratories, supported by a dedicated team of Technicians and Teaching and Research Associates. Our facilities include numerous laboratories supporting behavioural, health, clinical, neuroscience, and developmental research with technologies such as VR, eyetracking, EEG, and TMS. These are augmented with a dedicated Babylab ( http://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/babylab

) and a new state-of-the-art Brain Research and Imaging Centre ( https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/brain-research-and-imaging-centre

). All these resources will be available to support the development of your research career.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis, but we welcome applications from those seeking a part-time position, job-share arrangements or flexible working arrangements.

For an informal discussion, please contact the School on 01752 584800, or email the Head of School via Office.psy@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place between late June and early July 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The anticipated start date is between September 1st 2023 and January 1st 2024.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

Teaching Qualification Recognition Policy

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£56,021 - £64,914 per annum with effect from 1 August 2023 - Grade 9

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Academic/Research

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Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
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