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Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
Location: Manchester (On‑Site)
Salary: £51,000
Type of Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Overview
We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Programme in Psychology. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.
Responsibilities
* Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.
* Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
* Provide academic support and guidance to students.
* Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
* Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and embed technologies that enhance the learning experience.
* Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
* Attend meetings as required by the role.
* Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
* Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
* Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
* Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
* Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
* Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
* Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.
Essential Skills and Experience
* An appropriate postgraduate qualification in Psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience of supporting learners both face‑to‑face and remotely.
* Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
* Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
* A passion for education as a transformative activity.
* Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
* Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
* Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
* Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
* Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
* Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* A Doctoral level qualification in Psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally.
* Industry experience in the field of Psychology.
* BPS membership or equivalent.
* Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc.
Key Result Areas
* Student attendance
* Student submission rates
* Student pass rates
* Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds
Other Information
* Commitment to GBS’s values, policies and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy.
* Commitment to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimising environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contributing to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
* Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and other visitors to the campus.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
* 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
* Workplace pension scheme
* Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
* Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
* Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
* Reward and recognition programme
* £500 award employee referral scheme
* Discretionary annual performance bonus
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Education
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