Department of Psychology

Applications are invited for two permanent Teaching and Scholarship (0.4 FTE) Clinical Psychology posts at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level (depending on experience), in the Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London. Although the role is advertised as two 0.4 FTE posts, there is potential for flexibility depending on the successful candidates' requirements. Successful applicants will join a caring and collegial department with a vibrant research environment and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. To each post we wish to appoint two Clinical Psychologists with an interest in sharing their expertise and helping to develop the next generation of psychologists. We are seeking an individual who can make excellent and inspiring contributions to teaching delivery on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We welcome applicants from all areas of Clinical Psychology and seek to appoint individuals who can complement our existing strengths or establish new areas of expertise within the department. Many of our staff have interdisciplinary backgrounds or work with special populations across the lifespan, often in real-world settings and with naturalistic stimuli. The five broad research groups in the Department are: Clinical and Forensic Science Cognition and Neuroscience Developmental and Educational Science Science of the Creative and Performing Arts Social Processes and Personality Responsible to the Head of Department, the post holders will be expected to carry out the following duties in line with the grade of the post: Teach on the Department's BSc (Hons) and MSc programmes, including: o Lectures and lab classes relating to any area of Psychology, as required o Supervision of both BSc and MSc research projects o Act as personal tutor to students o Set, mark and assess coursework and examinations o Adopt an approachable and accessible attitude towards students o Contribute to and guide the academic and personal development of students in the Department Lead and enhance the effective administration of the Department, including: o Attend and contribute to departmental and College meetings o Participate in departmental activities such as open days and/or by contributing to working groups o Contribute to and participate in enhancement activities o Advise and provide support to colleagues To develop or contribute to research in the department Carry out your responsibilities, at all times, with due regard to College policies. Help, at all times, to maintain a safe working environment by attending training as necessary and following the College's Health and Safety Codes of Practice and Policy. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required

including the MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services; MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (delivered together with the Goldsmiths Computing department), a BPS accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology and two internationally unique programmes bridging the arts and cognitive neuroscience, the MSc in Music, Mind and Brain and the MSc Psychology of the Arts, Neuroaesthetics and Creativity. All our teaching and research activities are underpinned by a strong commitment to, Teaching experience and skills in line with the requirements specified in A, I, P, R the job advert., Experience with and/or interest in pastoral care duties for UG and PG A, I students Evidence of relevant teaching experience and skills, preferably at both A, I, P, R undergraduate and postgraduate level Essential Criteria - Knowledge Knowledge of Clinical Psychology and Practice based knowledge Commitment to, and appreciation of, the mission of higher education A, I Willingness to undertake management and administrative duties A, I Essential Criteria - Skills Ability to communicate psychological research to different audiences, i. A, P e. academics, students or the general public. Ability and desire to lead and inspire a team and work with foresight. A, I High degree of initiative and motivation. A, I Desirable Criteria - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skill National teaching Fellowship Award A Teaching experience post-doctoral qualification A Research programme shows potential grant development and pathways A, I, P to impact A number of publications of international excellence in peer-reviewed A journals.

Goldsmiths, University of London is one of the world's top creative universities, home to a vibrant and inventive academic community that continues to respond to the urgent challenges of our times, such as mental health, social justice and climate change. Goldsmiths addresses these challenges both locally and globally, using innovative approaches that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London is a thriving centre of excellence in research, learning and teaching. The Psychology department boasts a vibrant research community in an inherently interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of the arts, the social and the life sciences. Psychology at Goldsmiths has a successful and long-standing track record of attracting significant research funding from government agencies and working with charities and businesses. 100% of our research impact and 82% of our overall research activity is rated officially world-leading, Excellence Framework 2021). Psychology at Goldsmiths is ranked in the UK Top 40 for research power (Times Higher Education rankings, Research Excellence Framework 2021) and in the Top 150 of Psychology Departments worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). The department houses state-of-the-art research facilities, including brain stimulation, lab-based and mobile EEG, wearable sensing and eye-tracking equipment. We are strongly committed to open science principles and to applying research to influence policy and practice in society and real-world contexts. The department supports early career researchers through internally funded PhD bursaries, an individual mentoring scheme and university-wide research seed-funding initiatives. Campus-based and in the heart of southeast London, the Psychology department at Goldsmiths offers a distinctive research-led teaching and learning experience to a highly diverse local and global student population. Our undergraduate programme is the UK's top psychology programme for social mobility (Sutton Trust Universities and Social Mobility report 2021). We are in the process of transforming our UG programme with a focus on three themes, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Cognition & Culture and Psychology & Society to provide a current, critical and creative psychology education that prepares students for addressing the challenges of modern society. Our postgraduate programmes have a strong focus on interdisciplinarity and real-world applications

• Competitive salary.
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work loans..
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and Easter.
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade.
• Access to exclusive discounts, including high street retailers.
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay and tax efficient
childcare voucher scheme.
• Contractual sick pay provision.
• Free eye tests.
• Staff assistance and staff wellbeing programmes.
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library.