Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

The School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Sciences is a leading provider of quality education in the UK and has been at the forefront in the development of innovative courses. You will be joining a thriving Psychology team to contribute to our teaching and research in the area of Clinical Psychology and/or Neurodiversity. We are forward-looking and enthusiastic, with a vision that combines commitment to a strong and active research culture with excellence in learning and teaching.



Based on the Cambridge campus, your priority will be in delivering and world-leading teaching and research in the area of clinical psychology and neurodiversity while maintaining strong networks with regional partners. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the broad range of the School's teaching portfolio, and you will take on Course Directorship of our successful MSc Clinical Child Psychology course, with a large international student population. You will demonstrate the ability and desire to contribute to the School's research and associated scholarly & consulting activities.



You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline/Clinical Doctorate or be within 18 months of completion, and experience of teaching in a higher education setting. You will demonstrate the ability and desire to contribute to the School's research and associated scholarly & consulting activities. Experience in delivering clinical training and having established links in NHS healthcare settings is derisible.



Informal enquiries can be made to Helen Keyes, Head of School at helen.keyes@aru.ac.uk.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 38,249
Salary To 55,755
Location Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service Faculty of Science & Engineering
Ref No 3554
Closing Date 17/07/2025