Birkbeck, University of London, is currently looking for Demonstrators to support the teaching on the BSc and MSc Psychology programmes in 2025.
Salary range
£23.96 per hour
Contract type
Fixed term
Mode
Part time
Grade
6
Business Unit
School of Psychological Sciences
Closing date for applicants
24-Nov-2024
Ref No
2025
Birkbeck, University of London, is currently looking for Demonstrators to support the teaching on the BSc and MSc Psychology programmes in 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to support the teaching team within the School of Psychological Sciences.
You will assist in the delivery of predetermined programmes of teaching to Birkbeck Psychological Science students, under academic supervision, to facilitate the successful completion of their studies. You should engage in the scholarship necessary to ensure good practice in teaching and to apply appropriate levels of knowledge in the subject areas to be taught.
We are currently looking for Demonstrators to support the modules:
Statistics for Psychologists (Level 7: Monday 2-5pm, 13 January to 24 March (excluding 17 February). Duties include assisting students as they work through pre-prepared pen and paper / computer based introductory research methods exercises including tasks about descriptive statistics, simple inferential statistical tests (t-test, chi-square, one-way and two-way ANOVA, linear regression, correlation), parts of a lab report, writing a pre-registration. Marking of lab reports also required from Demonstrators for an additional payment. Further information: Marie Smith, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, [email protected]
Introduction to Research Methods (Level 4; Wednesday 6-9pm) 15 January to 9 July (excluding 19 February and 4 June, and one week in June). Duties include assisting students as they work through pre-prepared pen and paper / computer based introductory research methods exercises including tasks about descriptive statistics, simple inferential statistical tests (t-test, chi-square, one way anova), parts of a lab report, writing a pre-registration. Marking of lab reports also required from Demonstrators for an additional payment. Further information: Raffaele Tucciarelli, Lecturer, [email protected]
Research Methods 1 (Level 5; Mondays 6-9pm) from 13 January to 24 March (excluding 17 February). Further information: Silvia Seghezzi, Lecturer, [email protected]
Principles of Experimental Psychology (level 7; Fridays 6-9pm), from 17 January to 28 March (excluding 21 February and two weeks TBD). Duties include assisting in the supervision of group projects. Previous experience of working as a Demonstrator supporting research methods courses would be beneficial for this role. Further information: Gianluca Finotti, Lecturer, [email protected]
Please specify on your statement which module you would like to be considered for, or if you would like to be considered for several positions.
Most individuals undertaking these roles will be employed as part of their general academic development to obtain practical teaching experience and will be undertaking this work independently but in parallel with postgraduate studies.
Further to the person specification, additional essential requirements for this role are:
Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.
Remuneration
Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £23.96 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6. Marking is paid separately for these roles.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, Central London.
Terms and Conditions
Fixed-term, part-time contract. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024. Interview date: Monday 2 December 2024.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the roles, please see above contacts.
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact [email protected], providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award, membership of WISE, operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.