Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be from 43,482 per annum pro rata on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. The post may attract a market supplement, in line with Agenda for Change 8a depending on skills and experience.

Contractual hours

10.95

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

07/08/2025

Job reference

Q07197

Faculty

of Health and Life Sciences

This new 0.3 FTE post is immediately available until 31 July 2027 on a fixed term basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

The role

You will act as Research Tutor in the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology's Psychoanalytic and Psychotherapeutic Clinical Practice (DPPClinPrac) and have responsibility for the provision of research teaching and the supervision of trainees in their major research projects, as well as supporting students with aspects of the wider research programme. You will work with the Research Leads and team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the research programme in accord with the Faculty's education strategy and within the education objectives specific to the Programme. You will be expected to mark academic material, and act as an internal examiner, as directed by the Research Director / Programme Lead.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will:

Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by a Clinical Doctorate or Ph.D. (complete or nearing completion) in an academic area relevant psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or clinical research, or have equivalent experience of clinical / NHS research as a researcher at a level to teach and support learning, with a professional qualification as an Allied Health Professional. Evidence of sustained or committment to continuing professional development and practice Possess an in-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field. Have expertise in quantitative research methods and in advanced statistical methods To use specialist or highly specialised skills in the design, analysis and evaluation of research. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students; Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities; Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching; Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.

What we can offer you:

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines; Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly; An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development; Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career; A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy; A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Please ensure you read our and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Richard Mizen, email at: r.f.mizen@exeter.ac.uk (Portfolio Director) or Janet Smithson (J.Smithson@exeter.ac.uk (Research Director)