Visiting Lecturer - Social and Political Science

Are you a qualified Counsellor and seeking to educate and train students in counselling? Social and Political Sciences at University of Chester, invites applications for Visiting Lecturers to support our MA Clinical Counselling students.

About Role
 We are seeking two Visiting Lecturers. 
 Visiting Lecturers will provide an engaging learning environment for postgraduate students, delivering high-quality teaching and assessment support in areas such as triads, group practice and personal development. 
 As a guide, hours required are 2.5 hours per week on a Thursday or a Friday, and one weekend to assist with the facilitation of an experiential weekend (dates for weekend work available via request).
 Term time weeks between Sep 2026-June 2027.

About You
 We are seeking candidates with:

A First Degree. 
 A Masters in Clinical Counselling or a closely related field.
 Expertise to facilitate either a triad or a practice group, and a personal development group.
 A commitment to excellence in teaching and student support.
 Experience of Counselling Practice. 
 BACP membership.

Why Counselling at Chester 
 The MA in Clinical Counselling provides a robust, BACP accredited, professional programme of counselling training, designed and delivered in accordance with the person-centred ethos. It is located within Social and Political Sciences division, supporting Counselling training to be politically and socially informed ensuring students’ cultural competence is prioritised. Areas - application of person-centred theory to practice and personal development. Applicants are required to have an awareness of social justice and equality, diversity and inclusion practices in counselling and higher education.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

 If you are interested in this position please attach an expression of interest with your CV on the 'additional information' section.