Associate Lecturer - Quantitative Research Methods

Birkbeck University London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkbeck University London invites applications for an Associate Lecturer A to deliver the second half of the Quantitative Research Methods module (Level 5) for our BPS-accredited Psychology programme.

The post involves 30 hours of teaching, administration and assessment, with sessions on Monday afternoons (2–5pm) or evenings (6–9pm) in Spring term, starting January. A degree in Psychology and teaching experience with adult HE learners are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology.
• Pursuing or completed a PhD in Psychology or related area.
• Relevant teaching experience with adult HE learners.
• Good understanding of needs of full and part-time adult learners and ability to engage them.
• Experience with diverse teaching and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching for the second half of the Quantitative Research Methods module.
• Undertake course administration and assessment duties.
• Work with module convenors to plan, deliver and assess the module.
• Prepare and deliver 10 teaching sessions during the Spring term (Jan–Mar).
• Support adult learners and contribute to HE teaching excellence.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adult learners

Organisation

Education

Degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology or related area

Tools

Moodle

Teams

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

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

• SCPS177H5 Quantitative Research Methods and level 5


• 30 hours teaching


• Monday afternoons 2-5pm and evenings 6-9pm, Term 2

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

• SCPS177H5 Quantitative Research Methods and level 5


• 30 hours teaching


• Monday afternoons 2-5pm and evenings 6-9pm, Term 2

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 second half of the Quantitative Research Methods module, which is a Level 5 module offered as a compulsory part of our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology programme.

This module focuses on experimental design and analysis centred on ANOVA. It covers one-way and factorial designs (between-, within- and mixed-subjects), interpreting main effects and interactions, planned contrasts and post-hoc comparisons with appropriate multiple-comparison control, assumption checks (normality, homogeneity/sphericity) and corrections, effect sizes and power, and clear reporting/visualisation of results. Full materials for all lectures will be provided.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will be working closely with the module convenors to organise, deliver and assess the module.

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

In addition to the criteria specified in the job pack, the minimum requirements for selection are listed below:

• 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.

Interviews will be held on the 18 th November 2026.

Contract:

Fixed-term contract. 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.

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 and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.