Assistant Lecturer Psychology

Job Description

Purpose1. The post provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic early career academic to gain a wide range of experience in learning, teaching, and assessment practice.2. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, to contribute tothe delivery of teaching and facilitation and to provide academic support for groups ofstudents.3. All role holders at this level will be expected to undertake a combination of teaching, scholarship and/ or enterprise activity, along with various administrative tasks as part oftheir role and to contribute and engage with the University?s international agenda where4. appropriate. Typically roles will incorporate two or three areas of focus. Tasks will be in line with the indicators outlined in the Person Specification.5. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, to contribute to the assessment of one or more modules.6. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, to act as an Academic Personal Tutor to students.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, and using established curriculum, to deliver academic support services to students undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate modules and to other client groups of the School.2. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, and using established curriculum, to deliver seminars and tutorials, workshops, computer laboratory classes or other small group learning activities and/or deliver skills instruction to individuals or small groups and/or deliver support to students on placement.3. Under the direction of senior academic staff, mark and moderate, as appropriate, assignments, exam scripts or other assessment materials to pre-set4. requirements/protocols and/or mark and assess students? skills through practical assignments and class tests to pre-set requirements.5. Under the guidance and support of senior academic staff, seek ways of improving students? learning by reviewing effectiveness and identifying areas of improvement drawing upon feedback from various sources.6. Under the guidance and support of senior academic staff to lead/support in small special project areas e.g. managing the School?s social media and/or web presence, studentfield trips and guest lectures.7. Provide appropriate guidance and support to students, and ensure, where required, that student records are properly maintained, including marks lists, attendance records etc.8. Under guidance and support from senior academic staff, contribute to the academic tutoring of students.9. Under guidance and support from senior academic staff, contribute to the development and delivery of consultancy projects and/or professional learning and development programmes and/or knowledge exchange events.10. Ensure a safe working environment and abide by health and safety policies.11. Commence/continue to study for an appropriate Postgraduate qualification.AND such other duties as are within the scope and spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading.Supervision ReceivedWorks under the guidance and with support of more senior academic colleagues.Supervision GivenStudents

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