Associate Lecturer (Maternity Cover)

University of York
January 05, 2025
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Associate Lecturer (Maternity Cover)

Department

Psychology

Salary

£36,924 - £45,163 per year (reduced pro rata for part time working)

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

28/11/2024

Apply by

05/01/2025

Job Reference

13726

Documents

  • 13726 Job Description.pdf (PDF, 813.26kb)
  • Role Description Department

    The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a part-time (0.8 FTE) Associate Lecturer, to provide maternity cover for 12 months, to support all aspects of teaching and learning in the Department but with a focus on teaching of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology/Mental Health.

    Role

    The main purpose of this role is to support teaching on the Department's Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes in Psychology as well as contribute to marking, supervise students and provide advice on study skills and learning problems. This will include holding lectures, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching as well as developing and applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.

    You should have postgraduate training in Psychology, experience of supervising students, of tutoring undergraduates and/or postgraduates in psychology, and of delivering lectures. Additionally, knowledge of issues related to teaching in higher education, such as assessment and feedback, are desirable. You will have a collaborative work ethos, but also be able to work independently and prioritise your own workload. A focus of the role will be on supporting teaching on Mental Health within our postgraduate degrees, especially Research Methods and applications are particularly welcome from applicants with expertise in this area.

    Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
  • A PhD in Psychology, completed or nearing completion.
  • Detailed knowledge in an area of Psychology relevant to the Department.
  • Highly developed communication skills.
  • Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
  • Ability to design and deliver teaching material either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
  • Ability to supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and assist with learning problems.
  • Ability to manage and deliver own teaching.
  • Ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions.
  • Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate level or in an evidenced similar context.
  • Experience of using different delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
  • Evidence of successful planning and designing teaching material
  • Interview date: To be confirmed

    For informal enquiries: Informal discussions can be held with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Professor Paul Bishop ([email protected])

    The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

    We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

    We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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