Academic Tutor - Social Psychology
Deliver high-quality education and module coordination for social psychology at the University of Sheffield International College.
Best for:Best for educators with a background in psychology and higher education teaching experience looking to support international students.
Overview
The University of Sheffield International College, in collaboration with Study Group, is seeking an Academic Tutor in Social Psychology to join its Science team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging education to international students at RQF Level 4, primarily teaching modules in Social Psychology and Research Methods for Psychology. Responsibilities include seminar delivery, formative and summative assessment marking, module coordination, and adherence to quality assurance standards. Candidates should be collaborative, student-focused, and eager to optimize student learning outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.
What you'll do
- Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 4 across seminar classes with average class sizes of 18 to 20 students.
- Deliver International Year 1 Social Psychology and Research Methods for Psychology modules in collaboration with teaching staff.
- Conduct formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on student assessments.
- Act as Module Coordinator when required, leading small teaching teams and performing quality assurance checks on grading.
- Engage fully with college quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardization processes.
- Identify and implement module enhancements to optimize student educational outcomes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or Master's degree in Social Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Experience teaching Social Psychology or Research Methods for Psychology within UK Higher Education, Further Education, or equivalent
- Experience with assessment marking and writing at RQF Level 3 or 4
- Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
Funding & terms
How to apply
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