Associate Lecturer - Research Methods in Practice
Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach next year in 2026.
Salary range £ per hour Contract type Fixed term Mode Part time Grade 7 Business Unit School of Psychological Sciences Closing Date 09/02/2026 Ref No 2316 Documents
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Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach this Summer term 2026.
Joining the School of Psychological Studies, you would teach on the following module:
3. SCPS169H4 Research Methods in Practice, Level 4
4. 39 hours of teaching
5. Tuesday afternoons 2-5pm and/or evenings 6-9pm, Term 3, along with some Saturday sessions in some weeks (12-2pm).
Your role will be to deliver teaching to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required.
Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment the Research Methods in Practice module, which is a Level 4 module offered as part of our Certificate of Higher Education.
The module builds on and advance the understanding and knowledge students gained on the ‘Understanding Research methods for psychology’ module. The focus is on a deeper understanding of the challenges of the research process including ethical considerations and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. The module will build on students understanding of research design and understanding of data collection and statistical analysis.
The module is delivered on Tuesday afternoons, 2-5pm and evenings, 6pm – 9pm in the Summer term along with some Saturdays (April to July). As an Associate Lecturer, you will be working closely with the programme director to organise, deliver and assess the module.
In addition to the criteria specified in the job pack, the minimum requirements for selection are listed below:
6. A degree in Psychology.
7. Relevant teaching experience, working with adult students within the HE sector.
8. A good understanding of the needs of part-time adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage their interest and enthusiasm.
9. Experience of (or willingness to develop) a wide range of teaching and assessment methods.
Please note: candidates need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas.
Desirable:
10. Postgraduate degree/s in a relevant area
11. A teaching qualification - the successful candidate will be required to teach all sessions on the module.
If you have knowledge in this area, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at today.
Remuneration:
This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.
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