We invite applications for the above appointment in the School of Psychology.

We are one of the UK’s oldest and most successful Psychology departments with an established track record of excellence in research and teaching. The School was ranked 7th in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and in the top 5 nationally for teaching quality in the 2012 National Student Survey. The School of Psychology is committed to the delivery of high quality, research-intensive, degree programmes.

The School has particular strengths in health and ageing, cognitive and social neuroscience, language and development, psychological interventions, and behaviour change. We seek to appoint a candidate with significant early-career potential in our areas of expertise. 

The School has world leading groups developing and delivering psychological interventions within the areas of behaviour change, mindfulness, early intervention, applied behaviour analysis and dialectical behaviour therapy. In addition, the School has a highly commended doctoral clinical psychology (DClinPsy) training programme.

Our reputation is also built on a state-of-the-art research environment. In the cognitive and clinical neuroscience domain this includes access to 3T MRI supporting fMRI and MRS, eye tracking, high density EEG and MRI guided TMS. Research in this area also benefits from a Neuropsychology Patient Panel and close links with regional NHS services for accessing neurological populations. The School has also recently made a substantial investment in the establishment of a Psychopharmacology research facility.

In the clinical and health psychology domains we conduct research across the life-span aimed at promoting health and well-being, preventing disability and disease, improving outcomes for people with a range of physical and mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities and neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, dementia, PD) and their caregivers. Our research addresses important social issues including obesity, diet and exercise, and the prevention of age-related disability and dementia with the support of the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, and the NEURODEM research network. 

The University is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, situated on the north Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea, making it one of the most attractive university cities in the UK.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the posts by September 1st, 2014. 

For further information about these positions please e-mail: psychology@bangor.ac.uk and see the Psychology web site: www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

Committed to Equal Opportunities

• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects. 
• To conduct research of an international standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and international peer recognition
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To conduct administrative tasks as designated by the Head of School.

The post holder will commence employment on grade 7.

Teaching duties will include
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To participate and plan the development of new teaching and learning materials.
Research duties will include: 
• Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues 
• Manage one’s own research projects, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Assessments. Disseminate and publish in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output
• Contribute to research groups / networks internally and externally to the School 
• Contribute towards the School’s capability to attract external research funding.
• Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities.
• Research duties may include the supervision of research students or research assistants.
Administrative duties will include: 
• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School. 
• To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
• Contribute to the School’s management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities. 
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments. 
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Qualifications/Training

Essential
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area
• PhD, or near to completion of PhD

Desirable
• Higher education teaching qualification completed or near to completion


Experience/Knowledge

Teaching

Essential
• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes
• Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice
• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects

Research

Essential
• Active researcher supported by evidence of a growing research profile in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output
• Evidence of contribution to research groups / networks
• Capability to develop and manage research projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences and publication in relevant journals
• Evidence of attracting and securing external funding for research

Skills/Abilities

Essential
• Innovative and exciting approaches to teaching and research
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
• Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team 
• Ability to work independently, to take the initiative, and to innovate.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience of conducting administrative duties efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel. 

Desirable
• Evidence of successful external networking and profile-raising
• Some administrative and organisational experience, related to academic development or equivalent 
• Evidence of disseminating own ‘good practice’ effectively to others and taking up of ‘good practice’ from other sources into own work

• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this post

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references
All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements*
** If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job, please note that following the introduction by the Government of immigration limits on skilled workers we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements:
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