Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

The Assistant Professor in Psychology supports the College of Health Sciences and related academic programmes through quality teaching, research, student advising, and academic service. The successful candidate will help learners develop a sound conceptual foundation and apply current evidence to relevant academic or professional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and, where appropriate, postgraduate teaching in Psychology, using current evidence, relevant examples, and student-centred learning.
• Prepare course materials, learning activities, and assessments, and provide timely feedback that supports students’ academic and professional growth.
• Guide student projects or supervised practical learning relevant to the programme and maintain clear expectations for academic integrity and responsible practice.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and participate in conferences or professional networks.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum updates, programme review, academic advising, and activities that support learning outcomes.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service while helping maintain a respectful, inclusive, and evidence-informed learning environment.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline is expected for a professor-level appointment.
• Relevant university teaching, research, and subject-specific practice; strong scholarly output or research potential is important.
• Excellent communication, assessment, student supervision, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to ethical and evidence-informed work.

Candidates should be prepared to contribute to programme development, student learning, scholarly activity, and the wider academic community.

Skills and Competencies

Psychology, higher education, evidence-based teaching, research, academic writing, student advising, assessment, scholarly collaboration. 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.