Applications are invited for the following post at the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, an extension of the Nottingham-based research institute in applied psychology. The Institute is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in applied psychological research (Grade 5 in the last RAE) whose work focuses on the contribution that applied psychology and related areas can make to organisational and social, occupational and public health and safety, and the management of health-related services. As part of its expansion programme in Southeast Asia through The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, the Institute plans to offer an interesting portfolio of quality postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in applied psychology and related areas.
Since December 2006, the Institute has offered two postgraduate degrees through the Malaysia Campus: the MSc/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Leadership and the MSc/Diploma in Management Psychology. In 2008, it launched a joint BSc (Honours) in Applied Psychology and Management Studies in conjunction with the Business School. In 2012 it plans to open an MSc programme in Clinical Psychology with further plans of a Doctorate (DClinPsy) in 2013.
Candidates for the above position will be expected to lead the development in clinical psychology and contribute to a selection of modules. Staff based at UNMC will work closely with staff based at the Nottingham campus on the development of the programme, particularly, Dr Thomas Schroder, who leads the clinical psychology programme at Nottingham. The candidate will also take part in the management of the School, such as student recruitment, provision of pastoral support and strategic issues. The successful candidate is expected to develop their own research interests and is encouraged to develop collaborations with staff at UNMC and at Nottingham.
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Job specification:
Job Title: Associate/Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology
Contract Status: Full-time (Malaysian; 3 Years (in first instance) (International)
Start Date: April 2012 or until filled
Salary: Competitive local Malaysian salary dependent on qualifications and experience; Assistant Professor range from RM3,500 - RM10,500 pcm (with discretionary points thereafter), and for Associate Professor from RM8,000 - RM14,000 pcm (with discretionary points thereafter).
Probationary Period: One year
Location: University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih.
Responsible to: Director of Studies, Institute of Work, Health and Organisations
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching, research and administration.
- To lead the development of the clinical psychology programme at the Institute
- To teach and contribute to core modules in clinical (applied) psychology and to supervise undergraduate and post-graduate dissertations.
- To secure and co-ordinate placements for students on the clinical psychology programme with placement providers.
- Examining and invigilating at examinations, and generally assisting with the work of the School.
- Original research is regarded as an essential part of the person appointed. Time, duties and facilities are provided for this purpose.
- Pastoral care of students and language advice via a personal tutorial system.
- Administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, lesson preparation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
- To undertake a two-day Introductory Course on effective teaching and the PGCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education), if appropriate.
- To undertake concurrent clinical work/practice.
- To attend professional-development workshops as deemed appropriate.
- Any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Application Procedure
Post will remain open until filled.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Angeli Santos, Director of Studies, Institute of Work, Health and Organisations angeli.santos@nottingham.edu.my
CV and covering letter should be sent to Judy Wong judy.wong@nottingham.edu.my
Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide two supporting letters of reference and may be asked to provide copies of published or pre-published work.
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible in either Malaysia or the United Kingdom, or via video-conference link when required.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and may be expected to give a presentation to a panel.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Posted on 13th February 2012