Lecturer/Snr Lecturer in Dramatherapy at Anglia Ruskin University

About ARU:

We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

About the role:

We are seeking a committed and dedicated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Dramatherapy to join the team within the Cambridge School of Creative Industries. Based in Cambridge, we are a thriving multi-disciplinary department, with world-leading research, committed to clinical and research-informed teaching.

You will teach and provide academic and clinical supervision in our Arts Therapies Team, based in a centre which houses a vibrant research, clinical and learning and teaching environment. You will set up partnerships with clinical placements and will contribute to the development of our external partnerships, nationally and internationally.

You will have a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Dramatherapy Masters level qualification, and an interest in clinically based research. If you do not already hold a PhD you will be required to enrol for a PhD or Professional Doctorate within the first year of the post. You will play a significant role in the delivery of our MA Dramatherapy course, whilst contributing to other courses, such as MA Music Therapy, and collaborating with the wider team in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries. We would particularly welcome applications from those with a strong clinical, teaching and research background, who have a vision for the development of Dramatherapy training linked to clinical practice,in the modern climate of health, social care and education.

Informal enquires can be made to Daniel Jagger, Head of Technical Services & Deputy Head of Operations, AHSS; daniel.jagger@aru.ac.uk

Interviews to be held the week beginning 04 September 2023

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.