Course Tutor – MRes Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, Anna Freud
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website: www.annafreud.org/about-us/
Location: London
Deadline for applications: Midday (12pm), Monday 21 August 2023
Salary: £44,500 to £46,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Hours: Part-time (14 hours per week, across 2 days; the post-holder will need to be available to teach on Wednesdays)
Interview date: Wednesday 30 August 2023
Contract duration: Permanent
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Master of Research (MRes) in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology (DNP) is a two-year Masters programme, which is a collaboration between Anna Freud, University College London and The Child Study Centre at Yale University in the USA. The MRes brings together thinking from multiple perspectives, with a particular focus in the role of neuroscience in understanding child psychopathology.
This post provides a forum for the successful candidate to develop skills and experience in teaching and delivery of an innovative and well-established MRes programme. The post-holder will be required to undertake several tasks to support the programme including: i. delivery of one module in each term (Terms 1, 2 and 3) related to affective and developmental neuroscience; ii. support with marking and assessment of coursework and theses; iii. Support with student pastoral care.
The post-holder will need to have a relevant PhD in psychology or neuroscience and experience with using neuroscience methods. They will have excellent knowledge of child development as it relates to mental health across a range of domains, with strong understanding of at least one main theoretical approach. Teaching experience at postgraduate level (or equivalent) is essential.
Please email recruitment@annafreud.org with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 24 August 2023. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
How to apply
Please visit www.annafreud.org/vacancies/ to register an account and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
