Contract Type: Variable Hours, Permanent
The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.
The Academic Tutor (Psychology - Neuroscience) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the International Year 1 Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology module alongside teaching Research Methods for Psychology.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 4 with an average class size of 18–20 students.
- Module Delivery & Support: Effectively deliver the Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology and Research Methods for Psychology modules, working in seminar classes, collaborating with fellow module teaching staff.
- Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on a variety of student assessments.
- Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; this may include leading a small teaching team, performing quality assurance checks on marking, and updating module materials.
- Quality Assurance: Engage fully with the college’s quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardisation processes.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs and opportunities to optimise student outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Work actively as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team, contributing to meetings and communicating effectively with colleagues.
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- A PhD or Master’s degree in Neuropsychology, Psychology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Experience teaching Neuropsychology, Research Methods for Psychology or other areas of Psychology (or equivalent experience) within UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form or equivalent.
- Experience of assessment marking and writing at RQF Level 3 - 4.
Desirable:
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
- Demonstrable experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support for Project Skills for Biological & Medical Science or Biology.
- Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
- Experience working with international students.
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Up to £39 per hour
