Teaching Fellow in Psychology

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School of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Are you committed to creating and delivering an excellent student experience? Do you have the ability to motivate and inspire learners?

The School of Psychology has a large undergraduate programme (single honours BSc Psychology), with extremely successful Year Abroad and Industrial year placement options plus an Integrated undergraduate Masters MPsyc Advanced Psychology, alongside two Taught masters programmes (MSc Cognitive Development and its Disorders and MSc Psychological Approaches to Health). We also contribute to two interdisciplinary UG programmes: BSc Psychology with Education and BA Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought. 

As a Teaching Fellow, you will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and student support. This developmental role provides an opportunity for you to develop a range of skills related to the provision of an exceptional student experience. You will deliver an innovative and excellent student experience on Psychology’s very popular undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. You will have the opportunity to deliver lectures, practical sessions, seminars and tutorials, as well as the opportunity to be involved in the assessment, supervision and mentoring of students. You will be student-centred in your approach and be able to provide academic support to students. There will be further opportunities for your personal development towards an academic career through participation in training events provided by the University’s Organisational Development and Professional Learning unit.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days (pro rata) that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Richard Harris, Director of Student Education

Email: [email protected] 

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:  School of Psychology
Category:  Teaching
Grade:  Grade 7
Salary:  £37,099 to £44,263 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (24 months)
Release Date:  Monday 20 May 2024
Closing Date:  Friday 14 June 2024
Interview Date:  Monday 08 July 2024
Reference:  MHPSY1124
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