Lecturer – Mental Health and Wellbeing

Overview

UCLan London is seeking a full-time, permanent Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing to join its teaching-focussed Higher Education provider team based at the East India Docks campus in East London. The institution is a partner of the University of Lancashire and serves a widening participation audience with undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields including Mental Health and Wellbeing. Continued growth in student demand has created the need to expand the delivery team with an experienced academic who will lecture on relevant modules, with potential module leading opportunities available. All academic staff are required to teach face-to-face on campus.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a minimum of a master's degree in a relevant discipline and possess an existing, unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom, as visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Candidates are expected to have undergraduate-level teaching experience in Higher Education, knowledge of contemporary mental health and wellbeing issues, and a solid grounding in industry. Experience teaching and supporting students from diverse backgrounds is an advantage.

What you get

The position is offered on a full-time and permanent basis with a salary of £0 per annum, alongside a competitive status. Staff benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, the Nest pension scheme, free library services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and continuing professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate organizational and personal management skills, the ability to balance competing pressures, and effective interpersonal and communication skills that support teamwork and teaching. Expertise is required in areas related to mental health and wellbeing, including community wellbeing, mental health promotion, and mental health service provision.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the role requirements by sending application materials to AcademicResourcing@london.uclan.ac.uk. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, and the vacancy may close early if a high volume or high quality of applications is received, with interviews held and offers made prior to the deadline.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-05, with the start date listed as as soon as possible.