Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through teaching, scholarship and evidence-based practice?
As Lecturer in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support, you will join the internationally renowned Tizard Centre within the School of Psychology, contributing to high-quality teaching, scholarship and professional engagement in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Working within a collaborative and supportive academic community, you will help educate the next generation of practitioners, develop impactful scholarship, and work with services, professionals and communities to translate evidence-based behavioural practice into meaningful real-world outcomes.
- Designing, delivering, assessing, and continuously enhancing high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with responsibility for teaching and curriculum development in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and related areas
- Contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, ensuring that teaching reflects contemporary research, evidence-based practice, professional accreditation standards, and the needs of students and employers
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and contributing to the supervision of postgraduate research students, supporting the development of future researchers and practitioners
- Engaging in knowledge exchange, consultancy, professional practice, and impact activities that promote the application of behaviour analysis to improve quality of life, reduce restrictive practices, and support meaningful outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other populations who require support
- Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support
- Current certification as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or UK Behaviour Analyst (UKBA(cert))
- Experience of developing and delivering high-quality teaching, training, or professional development in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, or related areas
- Significant professional experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or people with complex support needs using evidence-based behavioural approaches
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SOP-034-26.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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