Senior Lecturer/Reader (Teaching and Research) in Clinical Psychology -16866

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer or Reader in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area (e.g., counselling psychology or mental health) to support the strategic development of clinical and mental health provision within the Department.

College / Directorate

College of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences

Department

Department of Life Sciences

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

30/04/2026

Closing Date

27/05/2026

Ref No

5102

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Job Description (Word , 181.88kb)

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Grade 10 (Senior Lecturer) from £63,415 to £69,045 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £ 79,836 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time). Salary: Grade ACRE (Reader) from £73,087 to £77,369 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £73,087 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time). Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

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Description of College/Department

The Department of Psychology ( https://www.brunel.ac.uk/psychology ) at Brunel University London is a research-active and diverse community with strengths spanning cognitive and clinical neuroscience, and culture and evolution. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are expanding our clinical provision, including new postgraduate pathways. Our priorities include strengthening research quality and funding, enhancing student experience, and developing external partnerships, particularly with clinical and NHS organisations.

Description of the role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer or Reader in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area (e.g., counselling psychology or mental health) to support the strategic development of clinical and mental health provision within the Department.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, mental health, and related topics, including module design and delivery, marking, student supervision, and developing new clinically oriented provision.

The postholder will maintain an internationally recognised research programme, producing high-quality outputs and demonstrating sustained contribution to internationally excellent research. They will be expected to secure, and where appropriate lead, external research funding in line with departmental priorities.

A key aspect of the role is developing external partnerships with clinical, NHS, and third-sector organisations to support research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and student opportunities such as placements and applied learning.

The role includes contributing to departmental leadership commensurate with seniority, encompassing programme or module leadership, mentoring colleagues, and involvement in strategic initiatives related to the expansion of clinical provision.

The successful candidate will also contribute to broader academic life, including administrative responsibilities, quality assurance, and activities supporting student experience and engagement.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, or mental health research and practice, particularly those whose work has clear clinical or translational relevance to mental health, ageing and wellbeing.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, an occupational pension scheme, and health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 27 May 2026 (23:59pm)

Interviews will take place on the w/c on the 15 June 2026, in-person (or virtually if needed)

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Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.