Teaching Associate

Royal Holloway, University of London; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK seeks a teaching support role in Psychology, primarily focused on Research Methods and Statistics courses. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Psychology and teaching experience. This role offers generous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities, while working in a supportive environment known for high student satisfaction.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with the cost of Eyesight testing

Free parking

Qualifications

• Completed honours degree in Psychology required.
• Desirable: experience of teaching at undergraduate or MSc level.
• Knowledge necessary to deliver a high-quality undergraduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Deliver Research Methods and Statistics courses.
• Assess students' submitted work.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate level

Experience in Psychology

Research Methods and Statistics knowledge

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

The role involves supporting teaching on the department's undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. Teaching duties will primarily involve working within a small team to deliver our Research Methods and Statistics courses under the direction of our lecturing staff, as well as assessing students' submitted work. Other activities could include delivering seminars and workshops, supporting the administration of teaching in the department, and taking part in initiatives designed to enhance the experience of our students.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed an honours degree in Psychology and should be equipped with the subject knowledge necessary to deliver a high‑quality undergraduate programme in Psychology. Some experience of teaching at undergraduate or MSc level is desirable.

The post holders will work as part of our academic team in a dynamic and supportive environment that is known internationally for its outstanding research and teaching. There is a strong research environment, with the Department ranked 3rd in the UK in the 2021 REF for our world‑leading and internationally excellent research. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular training provided and opportunities to engage in departmental activities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.