Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

The Division of Psychology and Mental Health within the School of Health Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology on a fixed-term (3 year) teaching focused, 0.25 FTE basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Forensic or Clinical Psychologist to contribute to high-quality teaching, assessment, student support and scholarship on the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health programme, and to related programmes within the Division where required.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral level qualification in Forensic Psychology or equivalent, such as the Qualification in Forensic Psychology/Stage Two, and will be registered as a Practitioner Forensic or Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. You will have experience of, or a demonstrable interest in, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students to a high standard, alongside strong communication, organisational and team-working skills. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring current applied forensic psychology knowledge into research-informed teaching and inspire students through innovative and inclusive approaches to learning.

You will be responsible for:

• teaching students on the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (and other related programmes where necessary), ensuring good student and peer review feedback.
• supervision of MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health research projects (and other students where necessary).
• contributing to the academic components (including marking and other assessments) of the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (and other related programmes where necessary).
• providing academic support to MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health students via the Academic Advisor system.
• co-operating with colleagues in the review and development of the curriculum.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• a doctoral level qualification in Forensic Psychology or equivalent (e.g., Qualification in Forensic Psychology/ Stage Two).
• professional registration as a Practitioner (Forensic) Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist with significant forensic experience.
• experience or demonstrable interest and track record for teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students to a high standard.
• knowledge and understanding of current practices in Forensic Psychology.
• excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• membership of the British Psychological Society.
• knowledge of the requirements for a BPS accredited Stage I programme.
• evidence of regular involvement in training Forensic Psychologists.
• post-qualification clinical experience.
• fellowship or senior fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Polly Turner

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