Programme Tutor, MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies; Maternity Cover

Programme Tutor, MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies (Maternity Cover)

r B02-10658 Professional Expertise Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Part time Salary £54,931-£64,644 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type Hybrid Available for Secondment No Closing Date 18-Jun-2026

UCL’s Psychoanalysis Unit is committed to the study and critical examination of psychoanalysis within the university. Our MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies offers unique insight into current psychoanalytic theory taking students from a historical introduction to the most advanced level of theorising in a range of areas. A large proportion of the teaching is delivered by clinicians practicing psychoanalysis who are keen to teach at this relatively sophisticated theoretical level unavailable at other universities.

We are looking to recruit a Programme Tutor (maternity cover) at up to 0.7

FTE (Full Time Equivalent) to join the team supporting the MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies. The role is offered as a fixed term maternity cover post for 12 months in the first instance, expected to start in September 2026. The role involves assessment, selection and interviewing, programme organisation, teaching, dissertation supervision, and student mentoring, working with an international group of students who will at times need high levels of support.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on site.

Applicants should have membership or candidate status in the British Psychoanalytic Society, good and broad knowledge of psychoanalytic theory, and experience of teaching psychoanalytic theory. The postholder will work with the core teaching team to recruit suitable students for the programme, develop course content, ensure high quality assessment and timely feedback, plan the timetable, and support the wider teaching team, which includes multiple guest lecturers most of whom also have many other commitments.

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:
  Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance (Visit  to find out more.)

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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