Lecturer in Psychology

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)Location: Manchester (On-Site)Salary: £51,000Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)Our Vision: Changing lives through education. If you would like to be part of this vision and journey, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest and outlining your expertise.The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Psychology programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.ROLE And RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, 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 ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds 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 a range of 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, and 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 EXPERIENCEAn 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 ExcelExperience 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 EXPERIENCEA 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 equivalentTeaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc Key Result AreasStudent attendanceStudent submission ratesStudent pass ratesMeeting or exceeding B3 thresholdsOther InformationThe 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 and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.What We Offer25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 daysWorkplace pension schemeTuition reimbursement for career development coursesFlexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much morePerks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much moreReward and recognition programme£500 award employee referral schemeDiscretionary annual performance bonusThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.