Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

The Adjunct Faculty member supports teaching in the Clinical Psychology and Mental Health programme, helping learners connect psychological theory with evidence-based professional practice. The role focuses on well-prepared instruction, student engagement, assessment, and contribution to a supportive academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver assigned classes or learning sessions in the relevant clinical psychology and mental-health subject area.
• Develop or adapt learning materials, case examples, class activities, and assessments that match course outcomes.
• Assess student work fairly and provide clear feedback that helps learners understand strengths and areas for development.
• Support student questions and academic progress within the scope of the adjunct appointment.
• Coordinate with programme faculty on course delivery, documentation, schedules, and relevant academic procedures.
• Contribute practical or research-informed perspectives that strengthen students’ understanding of professional standards and responsible practice.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant advanced qualification and subject expertise in clinical psychology, mental health, or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching, training, clinical, or research experience relevant to the course is beneficial.
• Strong communication, student-engagement, assessment, and professional ethics are important.

Skills and Competencies

Clinical psychology, mental health, higher education, teaching, assessment, student engagement, evidence-based practice, professional ethics. The successful candidate should be dependable, organised, responsive to feedback, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. Careful record keeping, professional conduct, and a consistent focus on quality are important throughout the work.

The position calls for someone who can manage priorities without losing attention to detail. A practical approach to problem-solving, reliable follow-through, and a willingness to work collaboratively will help the team maintain a consistent standard of delivery. The successful candidate should be comfortable adapting to changing priorities while remaining focused on agreed objectives.