**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
The Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies is seeking to appoint a number of Assistant Lecturers (AL) for the academic year 2025-2026 to assist with undergraduate teaching on first- and second-year modules.
The expected modules (both taught during Spring term) are:
General information about the Department
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Purpose of the role
The Assistant Lecturer (ALs) post will contribute to the Department’s teaching programme by providing teaching and tuition to help students meet their learning outcomes.
This post also provides a development opportunity for postgraduate students to develop their teaching skills in preparation for more senior teaching posts in future and to achieve professional recognition. ALs assist academic staff at the University by performing teaching or teaching related duties normally using existing teaching materials.
Assistant Lecturers will receive close supervision and direction from the Module Supervisor, including regular feedback, pastoral support and guidance. The Module Supervisor will give full background on the module and clear direction on the content to be taught and the preparation necessary, and will undertake assessment of teaching. If marking is to be undertaken, it should be in line with the University’s and under the guidance of the Module Supervisor.
Main Responsibilities
• Attend Assistant Lecturer Induction Training
• Attending all main lectures for the designated module that provide input to the allocated classes;
• Preparing and teaching classes to undergraduate students;
• Holding academic support hours related to the modules taught;
• Maintaining regular contact with the module leader and teaching team;
• Marking coursework assignments and prepare feedback to students, including use of FASER;
• Load lesson plans and module resources on the Assistant Lecturer Moodle page
• Undertaking related administrative duties.
Essential Requirements
Preference will be given to those students registered in the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies who have previously worked as an AL in the department, and those with knowledge of psychosocial and psychoanalytic theory and practice.
Applications are also invited from research students in other departments.
Skills and Qualifications required
Applicants should have a good knowledge of the requirements of the subject area of the module taught. You should also have a degree or other appropriate qualification in a relevant subject area.
ALs who have previously taught within the Department, should hold CADENZA accreditation in order to be considered.
Contractual Arrangements
Appointment to these posts will be for a specified period of weeks during the academic year. Payment will vary according to the number and mix of classes taught.
The appointment will be made at the University rates for Assistant Lecturers, depending on hours agreed, at Grade 7 SP 27 (currently £18.71 per hour) or at Grade 7 SP 28 (currently £19.25 per hour) for those who hold CADENZA.
The posts will be offered as fixed-term employment contracts until the post holder completes or withdraws from postgraduate studies or enters further completion or an extension to completion period.
Although an overarching contract will be in place for the duration of postgraduate studies, ALs will need to apply for individual posts and will have no entitlement to future engagements beyond their initial post. The reason the contract is fixed-term is that these posts provide an opportunity for postgraduate research students to develop interpersonal, communication and practical skills.
Support, Mentoring and Monitoring
Throughout the year, all ALs will have a mentor (normally the Module Convenor) with whom they should share their teaching experience and any challenge they might face. ALs are also supported by the AL Coordinator. During the first term of teaching all ALs will be observed by the Module Convenor or the AL Co-ordinator and will have an opportunity to discuss the observation afterwards. A copy of this will be kept on the ALs file, along with any comments from the observer.
There will also be a University induction event (for new ALs) and Departmental training (for all ALs).
New ALs are also required to seek accreditation, as Associate Fellows of the Higher Education Academy, through the Cadenza programme by the end of the second term of teaching.
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How to Apply
To apply, please send an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the post to .