School/Section Education Division Unspecified Staff Category Academic Position Type Part Time Grade Grade 7 Salary pro rata Ref No EDU151A Closing Date 27-MAR-2026
We are looking to recruit a part-time (0.4 FTE) Lecturer within the Department of Mental Health and Well-being. This post arises from an exceptional period of growth in the School of Education and the continuing expansion of the Department capacity.The Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing, offers a range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes that are highly attractive to students, including a Doctorate in Counselling, Two Masters in Counselling (Person-centred and Pluralistic), PGCert in Supervision, PGCert in Counselling for Children and Young People, a Masters in Mindfulness and an MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education, sitting alongside range of undergraduate-level courses. Our progammes are both highly respected with appropriate professional body validation, accreditation and partnership endorsement. We are seeking to build on this strong foundation through the appointment of a lecturer with expertise and experience in Pluralistic Therapy to support the growth of the MSc and Doctoral programmes.
Job DescriptionYou will contribute to our existing and highly regarded undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as having the opportunity to influence and develop new areas subject to your expertise. Through collaborative planning and teaching, you will deliver excellent teaching and learning opportunities, as well as supporting students’ pastoral, learning, and assessment, needs. With a passion for a high-quality student experience, you will support the on-going embedding of a culture of research-enhanced teaching within the department.
Being positive, creative, and collaborative by disposition, you will also be suitably academically qualified, and possess professional qualification in counselling psychology, psychotherapy, or counselling. You will be experienced in the delivery of Counselling/Psychotherapy programmes, including both in a face-to-face and online medium.
Further information on the School is available at: www.abdn.ac.uk/education
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata for 0.4 FTE, with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Kate Smith, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, e-mail:
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EDU151A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27 March 2026
The School of Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please NoteIf you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team () to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.
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