Associate Tutor - Employee Relations and Motivation

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 1,102,000 - 1,185,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking two Associate Tutors to support the Employee Relations and Motivation module (MOOP009H7) at Level 7 (Postgraduate). The role involves 13.5 hours of teaching in the Spring Term, with seminars available in-person or online, and sessions scheduled on Tuesdays 18:00–19:30.

This fixed-term, part-time post runs from December 2026 to August 2027, at £61.39 per hour inclusive of London Allowance and holiday pay, with 1.5 hours/week for 9 weeks and formal online

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related subject.
• Experience teaching seminars with small-group activities.
• Knowledge of Employee Relations and Motivation topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the Employee Relations and Motivation module.
• Lead seminars and facilitate class discussions to engage students with literature.
• Support students’ academic development and assessment preparation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student support

Seminar facilitation

Academic writing

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for two Associate Tutors on the following module:

• Employee Relations and Motivation, MOOP009H7, Level 7 (Postgraduate)
• 13.5 hours of teaching in total
• Spring Term, Tuesdays, 1800-1930
• No option for flexible working but teaching groups available are In-Person or Online.

You will play a key role in supporting students’ academic development by teaching on the Employee Relations and Motivation module, a postgraduate module designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge on employee motivation and applied knowledge on employee relations within organisations.

You will guide students in developing their critical evaluation of key theories and core constructs, and their critical writing skills. You will also help them build confidence and capability in their engagement with an evidence-based and theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between employee motivation and employee relations. You will support students in their understanding of individual factors and further theories that address gaps in theory.

You will bring proven experience of teaching and supporting a diverse cohort of students. You will be confident in delivering seminars that enable students to engage with academic literature, evaluate evidence, and communicate effectively in written work. You will have experience in teaching, or have knowledge of, key topics and theories, relating to Employee Relations and Motivation.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to student success within a supportive teaching environment. You will be joining a community committed to high‑quality learning and to helping students achieve strong academic outcomes.

You will have knowledge of academic writing and presentation skills (e.g., literature research, argument development, critical thinking and discussion) and experience of teaching and supporting students in relevant courses and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Further to the person specification, additional essential requirements for this role are:

• At least a master’s degree in a psychology related subjects or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience in teaching and supporting students in a seminar context involving small group activities, class discussions, and preparation for group and individual assessments.
• Experience in teaching, or have knowledge of, key topics and theories, relating to Employee Relations and Motivation.
• Experience in assessing student learning, which for this module will be a two-hour timed online exam covering topics from across the module.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £61.39 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 6 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.

Contract

Fixed-term December 2026 to August 2027. Part-time contract teaching: 1.5 hours per week for 9 weeks, starting Tuesday 12 January 2027.

Interview date:Thursday 15 October 2026.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, or contact Dr Aly Kelleher, Lecturer, on [e-mail].

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact [e-mail], providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

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.