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The above part time (0.2 FTE) post is available from August 2025 on a fixed term basis for 1 year in the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio within the Department of Psychology and Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS). This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working some time on campus and some from home.
This role is subject to final programme approval.
The role
We are seeking to appoint an Academic Director for the Forensic Psychology Doctorate (Senior Lecturer) which is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the job:
You will have responsibility for the academic development of our new Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, and its subsequent leadership and development. This role will include managing and monitoring the academic development of the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology within the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio and its associated operational administration, curriculum development, and quality management and enhancement (including accreditation/registration by relevant professional institutions where appropriate). You will work with the Director of Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes to develop efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accord with the Faculty's education strategy and implementing the External Affairs strategy. You will also contribute directly to teaching in one or more of the disciplinary areas in the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio and the Faculty.
Specific Purposes of the job:
1. Lead on the academic development and delivery of the DForenPsy Programme in line with the curriculum.
2. Lead and oversee the assessment strategy including module descriptors, marking process in line with TQA.
About us
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university in the top 200 of universities worldwide. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research and have achieved a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. We have over 22,000 students and 4600 staff from 180 different countries and have been rated the WhatUni 2017 International Student Choice. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business, and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
Job responsibilities
The post will include responsibility for the ongoing enhancement of design, development, and delivery of the academic element of the high-quality doctoral forensic psychology training programme (DForenPsy); to plan, oversee and audit the academic components of the DForenPsy programme. The post holder will also review and develop the academic modules and ensure that the academic components of the DForenPsy programme meet all the requirements of the BPS accreditation criteria, HCPC regulatory framework, and the University TQA manual.
Main duties and accountabilities:
1. Responsibility for managing the academic components of the DForenPsy, including oversight of day-to-day operational processes (e.g., timetabling, assessment, examination systems), and programme accreditation/registration processes.
2. Support the DForenPsy Programme Directors by reporting on all academic governance aspects of the DForenPsy at the Programme Strategic Management Team (SMT).
3. Work with the Programme Directors/Director of PGT/PGR to ensure enhancement and quality assurance of the curriculum across the Faculty and regularly review programme content and materials, updating when required.
4. Support the PGR/PGT Directors/Directors of Portfolio in the development and implementation of the Faculty's Education Strategies and contribute to the development of academic policies across DCPGR and the Faculty in line with University aims and relevant performance indicators.
5. Teach a range of material on the programme.
6. Develop, promote, and implement innovative teaching practices (with support from our Teaching Quality Assurance and Enhancement department), including technology-enhanced learning.
7. Oversee the monitoring of student progress and provide advice and guidance to Academic Tutors and students as appropriate, including oversight of the needs of students with special requirements and processes pertaining to mitigating circumstances.
8. Engage with DCPGR, the Faculty, and University Centre in working groups and committees as required.
9. Ensure the systematic provision of high-quality academic elements of the programme in forensic psychology, specifically to plan, oversee, and audit the academic components of the DForenPsy programme. Review and develop the academic modules and ensure that the academic components of the DForenPsy programme meet all PSRB requirements including BPS accreditation criteria, HCPC audit and programme approval processes, and University TQA manual.
10. Manage the work of the Academic Team, including supervision, training, and induction of Academic Tutors.
11. Coordinate and support the work of programme convenors and external teachers.
12. Chair appropriate programme committees overseeing the academic programme.
13. Support the Programme Directors in reviewing and updating academic assessment conventions and regulations.
14. With the support of the Programme Directors, oversee module review and development for the programme as a whole.
15. Write and maintain relevant sections of the Programme handbook and policies.
16. Contribute to other administrative duties as directed by the DForenPsy Programme Director and/or PGR/PGT Directors.
17. Develop a research/impact programme that enriches the DForenPsy teaching (independently or with others in the clinical psychology research group).
18. Contribute to teaching and training in the broader clinical/professional areas of DCPGR/School as directed by the DForenPsy Programme Director and/or PGR/PGT Directors.
19. Contribute to the planning and delivery of DForenPsy post-qualification continuing professional development.
20. Promote the involvement of people with lived experience in the curriculum.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good honours degree in psychology or a related discipline (at least a 2:1 or equivalent).
* Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge relating to the discipline in order to teach and support learning within the area.
* PhD/Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification or experience.
* Professional qualification in Forensic Psychology and eligible for Chartered Forensic Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
* Evidence of sustained continuing professional development and practice.
* Maintain Accreditation/registration status as appropriate, e.g., HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist.
* Ability to achieve Senior Fellow of the HEA within 2 years.
* Be externally recognised as a scholar or teacher.
* Further postgraduate qualifications (e.g., clinically relevant PhD) or training in research areas/populations of interest to the DForenPsy.
Behavioural Characteristics
* Able to work collaboratively with colleagues; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent influencing and negotiating skills across a range of levels and disciplines with the ability to manage conflict.
* Able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups.
* Able to participate in and develop external networks.
* Independent and self-managing working styles.
* Have knowledge of tertiary education and be able to use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage trainees.
* Ability to interpret and to put into operation national strategies at a local level.
* Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
* Conscientious, well-organised with good administration skills.
* An understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture.
* Able to identify potential sources of funding.
* Be a strategic thinker.
Experience
* Have experience of teaching, quality management, and enhancement in an HE environment.
* Undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-qualification teaching in relevant areas of forensic psychology.
* Experience in delivering teaching in a Doctoral Clinical/forensic psychology programme.
* Participation at national level in relevant professional leadership e.g., with the BPS and/or DFP.
* Teaching/training in clinical areas.
* Clinical and/or research experience and interest in developing and supporting clinical research.
* Experience of working as a forensic psychology trainer on forensic psychology training programmes at a senior lead level.
* Post-doctoral research experience; Supervision of doctoral students.
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate an evidence-based research culture within a clinical environment.
£50,694 to £64,235 a year. This role may attract a market supplement, in line with AfC 8c.
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