Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires an advanced degree and a license to practice. May require at least 2-4 years of psychology experience.
1 A degree classification of 2.1 or above. 2  To become a university lecturer, you will need to take postgraduate courses leading to a PhD. 3  To be accepted onto those courses, you will usually need at least a good 2.1 in your degree. 4  A Master's in your chosen field.
One way is to become an adjunct/teaching faculty member. You could start down this path by getting to know some professors and offering to help mentor students in their classes. You can develop a guest lecture and offer to give them a break from teaching for a day. If you do well then you can start to work your way in.