Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 7.4 starting at 42,254 to 46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.###

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



The School of Psychology is looking to recruit one full-time, fixed term, education and scholarship-focused faculty member at Lecturer level, with expertise in clinical psychology and mental health to convene and deliver Level 5 and 7 modules.

The post is available as replacement teaching to cover all aspects of teaching and assessment for two existing Level 7 modules on Child Clinical Psychology, and the Systematic Literature Review Dissertation also to convene, assess and teach some aspects of an existing Level 5 module on Clinical Psychology and Mental Health. Previous course material is available for you to use and adapt. In addition to delivering teaching, the post holder would be available to support students taking these modules and be responsible for all aspects of assessment and feedback. You will also have the opportunity to supervise a number of students completing the Dissertations on our MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Course.

About you



The post would suit someone who has recently completed (or about to complete) a PhD in a related topic and is interested in a career in higher education.

You would become part of the Clinical Psychology subject group and be able to take advantage of networking and professional development opportunities (e.g., mentoring).

About our School



Our Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology.

The School was formally established in 2009, bringing together academics across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and social psychology into one School. We've now entered the second decade of our existence as one of the largest and most influential academic communities for psychology in the country!

Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world.

The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information



Please contact Kate Cavanagh (kate.cavanagh@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.5. In order to meet the salary requirements, candidates would need to be eligible to use tradeable points option C or E. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.###


October 5, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed###

Expected Start Date

01 January 2026###

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 30 September 2026.