Lecturer in Psychology - Leeds
<p><strong>Department:</strong> Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds (On-Site)</p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>£51,000</p> <p><strong>Type of Contract:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)</p> <p><strong>Our Vision:</strong> Changing lives through education.</p> <p><strong>The role: </strong>We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Psychology programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.</p> </li><li> <p>Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide timely and constructive feedback to students. </p> </li><li> <p>Provide academic support and guidance to students.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials. </p> </li><li> <p>Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience. </p> </li><li> <p>Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS. </p> </li><li> <p>Attend meetings as required by the role </p> </li><li> <p>Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS. </p> </li><li> <p>Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.</p> </li><li> <p>Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning. </p> </li><li> <p>Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction. </p> </li><li> <p>Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.</p> </li><li> <p>Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development. </p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>An appropriate postgraduate qualification in Psychology and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology </p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience of supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely. </p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience of teaching in UK higher education.</p> </li><li> <p>A passion for education as a transformative activity.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel</p> </li><li> <p>Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback. </p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p>Attention to detail and accurate reporting.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with minimum supervision.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with diverse groups of people.</p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>A Doctoral level qualification in Psychology and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally. </p> </li><li> <p>Industry experience in the field of Psychology.</p> </li><li> <p>Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc </p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>KEY RESULT AREAS:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Student attendance</p> </li><li> <p>Student submission rates</p> </li><li> <p>Student pass rates</p> </li><li> <p>Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds</p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>OTHER INFORMATION:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Lecturer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>GBS’s values. policies and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy. </p> </li><li> <p>GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. </p> </li><li> <p>their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.</p> </li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>What we offer: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday</p> </li><li> <p>1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days</p> </li><li> <p>Workplace pension scheme</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement for career development courses</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more</p> </li><li> <p>Perks@Work ...</p> </li></ul>