Qualitative Demonstrator - Research Skills in Psychology

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 3,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Central London location

Job summary

Birkbeck University of London is seeking Demonstrators to support the qualitative teaching on the MSc Psychology conversion course. You will help deliver qualitative methods to Psychology students under academic supervision, guiding practical training, supervising group projects, and marking assignments (marking paid separately).

The role is part-time, fixed-term (3 hours per week, one day in the office) with a starting hourly rate of £24.55 including London Allowance and holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of teaching qualitative methods to MSc Psychology conversion students under academic supervision
• Provide guidance to students undertaking practical qualitative methods training
• Assist in supervision of group projects
• Mark student assignments (marking paid separately)
• Engage in scholarship to ensure good practice in teaching and apply knowledge to be taught

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for demonstrators to support the qualitative teaching on the MSc Psychology conversion course programme.

We have an excellent opportunity for demonstrators to support the qualitative teaching on the MSc Psychology conversion course programme.

You will assist in the delivery of teaching qualitative methods to Birkbeck Psychological Science students, under academic supervision, to facilitate the successful completion of their studies. You will be required to provide guidance to students undertaking practical qualitative methods training, assist in the supervision of group projects, and mark their ensuing assignments (marking will be paid separately). You should engage in the scholarship necessary to ensure good practice in teaching and to apply appropriate levels of knowledge in the subject areas to be taught.

We are currently looking for Demonstrators to support the following module:

Research Skills in Psychology

(level 7; Fridays 6-9pm), from 15th January 2027 to 19th March 2027 (excluding Friday 19th February 2027 due to reading week and final week of module (Tuesday 23rd March 2027)

Most individuals undertaking these roles will be employed as part of their general academic development to obtain practical teaching experience and will be undertaking this work independently but in parallel with postgraduate studies.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Salary and benefits

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £24.55 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. Marking is required for this role but paid separately.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck:

• a competitive salary and pension scheme
• 31 days paid leave
• flexible working arrangements
• generous benefits in the HE sector
• being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London

Contract

Fixed-term contract. Part-time (3 hours per week with 1 day based in the office).

Closing date: 13 October 2026.

Interview date:Interviews will be held on the week commencing 26th October 2026.

There is no task involved; however, candidates will have the option to provide an existing piece of IPA work if they have one available.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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.