Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Education & Scholarship Focus UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

The Role

The School of Psychology is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Education and Scholarship track).

The successful candidate will be responsible for convening, teaching, and assessing:

Two postgraduate (Level 7) modules: Child Clinical Psychology and the Systematic Literature Review Dissertation

Selected content within an undergraduate (Level 5) module: Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

You will deliver teaching, provide student support, and oversee assessment and feedback. In addition, you will supervise MSc dissertations on the Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health course. Course materials are available and may be adapted for delivery.

About You

A PhD (or near completion) in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, or a closely related field

Interest in pursuing a career in higher education

Strong teaching, assessment, and student support skills

Ability to supervise postgraduate research projects

Willingness to contribute to the collaborative work of the Clinical Psychology subject group

This role is well-suited to an early-career academic looking to gain valuable teaching and supervisory experience in a supportive environment. Professional development opportunities, such as mentoring and networking, will be available.

About the School

The School of Psychology at Sussex is one of the UK’s largest and most influential academic psychology communities. With a history spanning over 50 years, we bring together expertise across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical, and social psychology.

Our teaching and research are underpinned by the values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and courage, and we are proud holders of a Silver Athena Swan Award.

Why Work With Us

Beautiful 150-acre campus next to the South Downs National Park

Excellent transport links (Falmer train station and multiple bus routes nearby)

Cycle-to-work scheme and on-campus cycling paths

Part of a world-renowned, research-led international university with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Additional Information

The University requires all work to be undertaken in the UK

Visa Sponsorship: This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if appointed at Grade 7.5 and full-time. Candidates must meet tradeable points requirements (options C or E). Please see the University’s Skilled Worker Visa guidance for details.

Interview Date: To be confirmed