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Lecturer (Teaching) in Clinical Psychology, COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
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Lecturer (Teaching) – Clinical/Academic Tutor
(Fixed Term, Part Time)
Starting Salary & Progression
- Competitive range: £38,781 to £44,093 (dependent on experience, with potential for progression).
- Exceptional experience: Discretionary pay range can be discussed/considered for highly qualified candidates.
About the Role
University Mission
Coventry University Group is committed to Creating Better Futures through education, equity, and innovation. Their vision empowers students, employees, and communities to transform their lives and society.
A core focus of their 2030 Strategy is expanding Coventry University Health and Care Limited (CUHC) to address future health and social care needs. CUHC operates with autonomy and creativity, fostering partnerships and joint ventures to improve access to quality education and career opportunities in healthcare.
This role is part of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a joint collaboration between:
- Coventry University
- Warwick University
- Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- NHS partners and NHS England
The programme prioritises reflective practice and innovative education in clinical psychology.
Job Overview & Responsibilities
The Lecturer (Teaching) – Tutor supports the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as part of a collaborative team. Key responsibilities include:
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Placement & Liaison:
- Support matters related to clinical placement activity.
- Contribute to placement planning and liaison with placement supervisors.
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Teaching & Departments:
- Deliver engaging/tutorial sessions and organise the academic timetable where required.
- Coordinate guest lecturers to enhance teaching delivery.
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Module Leadership & Assessment:
- Develop and lead course materials, assessments, and marking to ensure curricula coherence.
- Contribute to module marking teams.
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Student Support & Supervision:
- Provide academic mentorship and:
- Individual/group supervision for trainees.
- Support candidates in their doctoral supervision preparations.
- Provide academic mentorship and:
** Requirements & Qualifications**
Essential
- Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR
- Honours degree with relevant professional qualification (e.g., HCPC registration for Clinical Psychologists).
- Ability to obtain a teaching qualification in HE (or commitment to do so if not already held).
Advantageous
- PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body.
Ideal Candidate Traits
Applicants should align with the following criteria:
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- Broad experience in research and clinical practice.
- Demonstrable expertise in higher education teaching or research supervision.
- Passion for critical analysis on issues such as power, privilege, and innovation in healthcare.
- Strong digital skills in creating multimedia teaching materials.
- Therapy theory/practice knowledge suited to a doctoral-level program.
- Strong communication, organisational, and ethical handling of sensitive information.
Note: Newly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
In addition to the competitive salary, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package:
- Excellent employer pension contribution.
- 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Life Assurance covering 4x salary.
- Private healthcare plan with BUPA.
- Staff discounts on university tuition fees + wider CU reward scheme (including high-street/online retailers).
- Cycle to work scheme.
University Culture
As a global education group, development is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Their commitment to these principles fosters a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace.
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
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