Industry Fellow
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,225 to £67,468 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0146-26 |
Summary
The Department of Psychology is seeking to appoint an Industrial Fellow in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Industrial Fellows are expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Department. They may be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within a mix of Degree Apprenticeship, Undergraduate and Master’s programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities. They may be engaged in research projects with colleagues in the department.
The Industrial Fellow will actively promote the Department by establishing and maintaining memberships, links, and partnerships with NHS partners, academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the existing staff team, and to update and aid up-skilling of colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional requirements.
The post requires a Master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience, in a relevant discipline area, as well as substantial recent professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
The person needs to be an effective, personable, and committed team player who is sympathetic and responsive to the needs of both school leavers and more mature, professional and international students.
Enthusiasm for your area(s) of expertise, passion for passing on practice and engendering a thirst for knowledge will mark out suitable candidates. Evidence of recognition within the industry or profession, including industry links, publications, development of new research initiatives and/or securing competitive research funding, will be important for the selection process.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Industrial Fellows are expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Department. They may be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within a mix of Degree Apprenticeship, Undergraduate and Master’s programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities. They may be engaged in research projects with colleagues in the department.
The Industrial Fellow will actively promote the Department by establishing and maintaining memberships, links, and partnerships with NHS partners, academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the existing staff team, and to update and aid up-skilling of colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional requirements.
The post requires a Master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience, in a relevant discipline area, as well as substantial recent professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
The person needs to be an effective, personable, and committed team player who is sympathetic and responsive to the needs of both school leavers and more mature, professional and international students.
Enthusiasm for your area(s) of expertise, passion for passing on practice and engendering a thirst for knowledge will mark out suitable candidates. Evidence of recognition within the industry or profession, including industry links, publications, development of new research initiatives and/or securing competitive research funding, will be important for the selection process.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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