Description ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. The School of Social Sciences & Professions (SSSP) is a dynamic learning, teaching and research community with a proactive and innovative approach to social justice and equity. It comprises of several dynamic subject areas including Psychology; Counselling and Psychotherapy; Criminology and Sociology; Politics and International Relations; Community Development, Social Work and Youth Studies; as well as the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU). The School’s portfolio ranges from Undergraduate to Doctoral programmes, with specialist courses accredited by professional bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). There is great potential in the School to increase synergies and develop multidisciplinary teaching and research especially but not only in areas related to counselling and psychotherapy. ABOUT THE POST Applications are invited for the post of Senior Lecturer in Counselling or Counselling Psychology. Experience in teaching and supervising Postgraduate students is a requirement for the post. We are seeking candidates who can make a substantive contribution to the core teaching and supervision of students in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Counselling Psychology, engaging mainly with the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy. Informal enquires about the post can be addressed to the Programme Director, Dr Jane Hunt (j.huntlondonmet.ac.uk) or Head of Psychology, Dr Paul Hutchison (p.hutchisonlondonmet.ac.uk). This post can be considered for part-time and/or job share applications. Closing date: 18 November 2024 Interviews due to be held in week commencing 02 December 2024 HOW TO APPLY • Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. • All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality. • If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. FURTHER INFORMATION Copy and paste the following links into your browser, if needed • Job Description/Person Specification (https://londonmet.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HR/EQh_qmh2J6xBiLSBqtY1zW8BkO659ckKfbfVEZfwkrH5jA?eHBf1Yy) • Summary Terms and Conditions (https://londonmet.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HR/ESyONxLfOMZFo0msMFdljhcBugSl_0VGaWGsXlf6z8JiLQ?eNcayg4) Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality. View the benefits of working at London Met on our Information for Applicants page. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitmentlondonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.