Academic Tutor-Social Psychology

Study Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Study Group, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, seeks an Academic Tutor (Psychology - Social Science) at Sheffield. You will deliver the International Year 1 Social Psychology module and Research Methods for Psychology to international cohorts, with responsibilities including teaching, marking, and module coordination.

You will join a multidisciplinary team focusing on high-quality education and continuous improvement to optimise student outcomes, with on-site duties at The

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Social Psychology, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience teaching Social Psychology or Research Methods for Psychology in UK HE or FE settings.
• Experience with assessment marking at RQF Level 3–4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic provision for international students at RQF Level 4, class sizes 18–20.
• Teach Social Psychology and Research Methods for Psychology modules; collaborate with other staff.
• Undertake formative and summative marking and provide feedback.
• Coordinate modules when required; lead small teaching teams and QA checks on marking.
• Engage with quality assurance procedures and standardisation processes.
• Identify and implement module enhancements to improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate in a busy multidisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience UK HE

Assessment marking

Module coordination

Education

PhD in Social Psychology

Master’s in Psychology

Job description

Contract Type: Variable Hours, Permanent

Location: Sheffield, The University of Sheffield International College (On-Site)

Salary: £39.41 per hour

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 - Social Science) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the International Year 1 Social Psychology module alongside teaching Research Methods for 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 Social Psychology and Research Methods for 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 Social Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching Social Psychology, 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 recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
• Demonstrable experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in Project Skills or Social Science.
• 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. 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 ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

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