Academic Tutor - Psychology Research Methods/Cognitive Psychology

Study Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield International College, in collaboration with Study Group, invites applications for an Academic Tutor (Psychology - Research Methods/Cognitive Psychology) in Sheffield. This on-site role is 22.5 hours per week, permanent, with a salary of £25,070.23 per annum.

You will deliver the International Year 1 Psychological Research Methods module and Cognitive Psychology to cohorts of international students, including assessment, feedback, and module coordination as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology is required.
• Experience teaching Research Methods in Psychology within UK Higher Education or FE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 4.
• Module Delivery & Support: Deliver Psychological Research Methods and Cognitive Psychology modules.
• Assessment & Feedback: Mark assessments and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Assessment marking

Student feedback

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Contract Type: Part-time (22.5 hours) - Permanent

Location: Sheffield,The University of Sheffield InternationalCollege(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 effective with colleagues.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• 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.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

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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. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensures that students receive the best educational services available.