Lecturer in Mental Health

Department: Wolfson Institute of Population Health
Salary: £39,815 – £46,843 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL29863
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 23 September 2022
Closing date: 14 October 2022

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Overview

Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Mental Health in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health  in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry . The Lecturer will contribute to the intellectual life of the School / Institute and wider institution. They will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment and scholarly activity for postgraduate courses in Mental Health, including the MSc/MRes Mental Health: Psychological Therapies and MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health, together with development and delivery of new courses (e.g. MSc Preventive Medicine) and related administration.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in psychology, mental health or social sciences or learning methods, or Professional Doctorate in Psychology. They will also have evidence of high quality general or subject-specific pedagogical work published in appropriate renowned outlets / media. Moreover, they will have ability to deliver teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level with some guidance in the subject area of Mental Health, along with clear and ambitious plans for future scholarship activities.

The post is based at the Whitechapel campus in London within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health . It is a permanent appointment, full-time post (35 hours), with an expected start in November 2022. The starting salary will be £39,815 – £46,843 per annum (Grade 5).

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Mark Freestone at m.c.freestone@qmul.ac.uk

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The closing date for applications is 14 October 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held (INSERT DATE) or shortly thereafter.

The Faculty of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The Faculty of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

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