Situated within the School of Health, Education, Policing & Sciences at University of Staffordshire, the Psychology Department offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship programmes. We have a vacancy for a Course Director for our Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provision, to lead, develop, and enhance our counselling and CBT programmes.
As Course Director, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of our counselling and CBT courses. You will ensure that our programmes remain evidence-based, contemporary, and aligned with professional and accreditation standards. Working closely with academic colleagues, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders, you will shape the curriculum to meet employer needs and provide high-quality education and training that supports student success and positive graduate outcomes.
In addition to developing and delivering engaging teaching and learning, you will contribute to the School’s research and enterprise goals and have opportunities to develop your own academic profile. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with research experience in psychology or health related topics, who can contribute to the University’s research agenda.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Professional experience in a psychological, health or social care profession.
A good understanding of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body standards.
Experience in Higher Education teaching and course leadership.
Experience in research and academic publishing.
We are committed to building a diverse academic community and encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority academics, as they are currently underrepresented in the department. All appointments are made on merit, based on interview and application outcomes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kirsty Apps (Head of Department for Psychology) - kirsty.apps@staffs.ac.uk