Academic Tutor - Psychology Research Methods/Cognitive Psychology

Study Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Study Group is recruiting an Academic Tutor in Psychology for the International College at The University of Sheffield, based in Sheffield on-site. The role focuses on delivering Psychological Research Methods and Cognitive Psychology to international Year 1 students, within a dynamic Science team.

The candidate will teach, assess, provide feedback, and coordinate modules while aligning with quality assurance and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
• Experience teaching Research Methods for Psychology in UK higher education.
• Experience with assessment marking at RQF Level 3-4.
• Desirable: PGCE/HEA Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to international students in Psychology.
• Teach Research Methods for Psychology and Cognitive Psychology modules.
• Conduct formative and summative assessment with feedback.
• Coordinate modules and lead teaching teams when required.
• Engage in quality assurance, moderation, and standardisation processes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Research Methods

Assessment & Feedback

Team Collaboration

International students experience

Education

PhD or MSc in Psychology

PGCE/HEA Fellowship (Desirable)

Job description

Contract Type: Part-time (22.5 hours) - Permanent Location: Sheffield, The University of Sheffield International College (On-Site) Salary: £ 25,070.23 per annum The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.

The Academic Tutor (Psychology -Research Methods/ Cognitive Psychology) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the International Year 1 Psychological Research Methods module alongside teaching Cognitive Psychology.

ABOUT THE ROLE Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 4 with an average class size of 18-20 students.

Module Delivery & Support: Effectively deliver the Psychological Research Methods and Cognitive Psychology modules, working in seminar classes, collaborating with fellow module teaching staff.

Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on a variety of student assessments.

Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; this may include leading a small teaching team, performing quality assurance checks on marking, and updating module materials.

Quality Assurance: Engage fully with the college's quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardisation processes.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs and opportunities to optimise student outcomes.

Team Collaboration: Work actively as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team, contributing to meetings and communicating effectively with colleagues.

ABOUT YOU Required: A PhD or Master’s degree in Psychology, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Experience teaching Research Methods for Psychology or other areas of Psychology (or equivalent experience) within UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form or equivalent.

Experience of assessment marking and writing at RQF Level 3 - 4.

Desirable: A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).

Demonstrable experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support for Statistics Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.

Experience working with international students.

ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential.

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Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensures that students receive the best educational services available.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted: Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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Academic Tutor - Psychology Research Methods/Cognitive Psychology Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB