Graduate Teaching Assistant in Psychology Northampton, England
Job description
About the job
Fixed term: 48 months
Part time: 0.5FTE
Please note that employment in the post of Graduate Teaching Assistant is contingent on the continuation of PhD study.
Interview date: 30 March 2023
This is a fixed term Graduate Teaching Assistant post within the Psychology and Sociology Subject Area and is offered on a part time basis (0.5FTE) for 48 months with additional funds available to pay fees associated with postgraduate research studies. The post will require you to undertake teaching, assessment and related activities, primarily on British Psychological Society accredited Psychology awards. The successful candidate will register as a postgraduate research student in the area of Forensic Psychology.
About you
You will be a highly motivated individual with a willingness and ability to teach on a wide range of BPS “core“ modules including research methods. You will be expected to possess a relevant degree in psychology (eligible for BPS GBC), or related field of social science, with particular expertise in Forensic Psychology. A working knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods is desirable.
A dedication to providing a personalised and supportive student learning experience is essential to the post. You will have well developed written and verbal communication, time management and organisation skills and an effective approach to completing tasks. Good IT skills, including competence in using visual learning environments and remote teaching platforms are essential.
Qualifications
Essential;
Undergraduate degree in Psychology that confers eligibility for GBC, or related field of social science, with a classification of 2:1 or higher
Desirable;
Master’s degree in psychology or related discipline
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
The Psychology and Sociology Subject Area at the University of Northampton is a large, collegiate and supportive department with a strong culture of student focused teaching and high impact research. We deliver an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate awards and are in a period of growth. Our current portfolio consists of a suite of BPS accredited undergraduate and postgraduate conversion Psychology programmes, while our strengths at postgraduate level lie in the areas of Counselling, Children and Young People, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and psychological approaches to understanding anomalous experiences.
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right to work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Equality
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
