Associate Lecturer - Introduction to Cognition

1000scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

1000scholars is seeking an Associate Lecturer to deliver the Introduction to Cognition module for Birkbeck students in London. The post requires preparation, teaching, administration and assessment across 3-hour sessions scheduled for Tuesday afternoons or evenings during Spring term.

You will work with the module convenor to organise and assess the course, drawing on materials provided and applying a range of teaching methods to engage adult learners in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in psychology or equivalent.
• Pursuing or completed PhD in psychology or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching for the Introduction to Cognition module to Birkbeck students.
• Undertake course administration duties and assess the module.
• Prepare, teach, assess and provide feedback for 3-hour sessions.
• Collaborate with the module convenor to organise and deliver the schedule.
• Utilise full lecture materials and engage adult learners effectively.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Independent working

Reflective practice

Education

Degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology or related area

Teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Moodle

Teams

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer for the following module:

• SCPS175H4 Introduction to Cognition and level 4

30 hours teaching

Tuesday afternoons 2-5pm and evenings 6-9pm, Term 2

Role Responsibilities

Your role will be to deliver teaching to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required.

Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of the Introduction to Cognition module, which is a Level 4 module offered on our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology.

This module provides students with a grounding in key elements of cognitive psychology and introduce them to the study of problem-solving and decision-making. Full materials for all lectures will be provided.

The module is delivered on Tuesday afternoons, 2-5pm and evenings, 6-9pm in the Spring term (January to March). As an Associate Lecturer, you will be working closely with the module convenor to organise, deliver and assess the module.

The module requires 10 teaching sessions which are 3 hours each. These will be delivered on Tuesday either in the afternoons from 2pm to 5pm or evenings from 6pm to 9 pm during the Spring term (January to March) according to a pre-defined teaching schedule (teaching is shared with the module convenor).

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in Psychology.
• Pursuing or completed a PhD in Psychology or related area.
• Relevant teaching experience, working with adult students within the HE sector.
• A good understanding of the needs of full and part-time adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage their interest and enthusiasm.
• Experience of (or willingness to develop) a wide range of teaching and assessment methods.
• Demonstrably effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a range of relevant contexts.
• A working knowledge of IT including Word, Excel, e-mail and experience of (or willingness to use) Moodle & Teams.
• Particularly able to work both as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
• Willing to engage in reflective practice.

Please note: candidates need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas.

Desirable

• A teaching qualification

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Contract

Fixed term contract (Spring term). Part-time.

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 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 7 and is inclusive of a 'Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier' at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

£69.68 per hour