Lecturer in Psychology – Leeds
Join GBS’s Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU) and support our BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Psychology programme. The role requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and 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 objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
* Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties and support the work of GBS.
Essential Skills and Experience
* An appropriate postgraduate qualification in Psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity relevant 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.
* Industry experience in the field of Psychology.
* Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA.
Key Result Areas
* Student attendance.
* Student submission rates.
* Student pass rates.
* Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds.
Other Information
The Lecturer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to:
* GBS’s values, policies and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy.
* GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role.
* Their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and visitors.
What We Offer
* 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 more.
* Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
* Reward and recognition programme.
* £500 award employee referral scheme.
* Discretionary annual performance bonus.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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