Applications are invited for the above part time (0.5 FTE), temporary post within the School of Psychology, which has close links with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP).
This post forms part of a collaborative project with the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative project between the School of Psychology and British Isles DBT Training to deliver a national, NHS England funded, distance-learning programme of PG Dip training in DBT.
This post will provide outstanding opportunities to develop skills in teaching, supervising and delivering Mindfulness and DBT alongside international experts in both Mindfulness and DBT treatment.
Candidates will have a Postgraduate degree or PhD (or be near completion for Grade 7 role) in relevant subject, experience of mindfulness-based teaching (e.g. MBSR, MBCT) along with significant personal mindfulness practice experience.
This fixed-term role is available from September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31 August 2028.
As the programme is distance-learning with all teaching currently delivered online, candidates can reside from anywhere within the UK. Travel to in person graduation and biannual team meetings will be required.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Informal enquiries about all posts can be made to Professor Michaela Swales, Professor in Clinical Psychology, email: [email protected].
Closing date for applications: 28th August 2026
Committed to equal opportunities.
The post holder will deliver a module for DBT trainees (PMP-4015 Mindfulness in DBT Individual Therapy), part of the Postgraduate Diploma in DBT. The role focuses on deepening students’ mindfulness practice and their application of mindfulness within DBT. The postholder will also support other members of the PG Dip in DBT team in the marking and moderation of the other modules on the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver teaching at postgraduate levels.
- Develop teaching materials and curricula.
- Provide academic and pastoral support.
- Participate in administrative duties within the School.
Teaching Duties:
- Plan and deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Provide constructive feedback to students.
- Act as personal tutor.
Administrative Duties:
- Contribute to programme development.
- Participate in recruitment and induction activities.
- Support marketing initiatives.
- Assist with programme administration and quality assurance.
FOR GRADE 8, IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE:
- Undertake an active role in mentoring less experienced members of staff within the College/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 equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- 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 themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their 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 post.
TO BE APPOINTED AT GRADE 7:
Qualifications/Training
Essential:
- Postgraduate degree or PhD (or be near completion) in relevant subject.
Desirable:
- Fellowship of Advance HE (or equivalent teaching qualification such as PGCertHE), or substantial higher education teaching experience with commitment to obtaining Fellowship.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential:
- Experience of mindfulness-based teaching (e.g. MBSR, MBCT).
- Significant personal mindfulness practice experience.
- Experience delivering mindfulness teaching.
- Effective teaching skills.
Desirable:
- Experience of DBT.
- Knowledge of mental health applications of mindfulness.
- Ability to innovate in teaching delivery.
- Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
Other
- The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
TO BE APPOINTED AT GRADE 8: :
Qualifications/Training
Essential:
- Post-graduate qualification or PhD in a relevant subject area.
- Fellowship of Advance HE (or equivalent teaching qualification such as PGCertHE), or substantial higher education teaching experience with commitment to obtaining Fellowship.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential:
- Experience of mindfulness-based teaching (e.g. MBSR, MBCT).
- Significant personal mindfulness practice experience.
- Experience of teaching in higher education with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
- Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
- Evidence of conference or seminar presentations relating to teaching, learning, mindfulness, DBT, or related pedagogic practice.
- Ability to demonstrate innovative and engaging approaches to teaching.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Experience of DBT.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of mental health applications of mindfulness.
- Experience contributing to the wider student experience (e.g. recruitment, retention, student support, employability initiatives).
- Evidence of external networking, profile-raising, or professional engagement in mindfulness, DBT, or related fields.
- Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues.
- Experience developing and delivering online or distance-learning materials.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.
The University has recently achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze award reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic staff.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
