Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as:

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT STUDENTSHIP (1 post)

(50% Teaching assistant and 50% PhD)

This part-time Graduate Teaching Assistant Studentships present an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to acquire skills across research and teaching – both of which are central components to the academic career path. The successful candidate will pursue a PhD while contributing to teaching and assessment on the BSc Psychology degree (further details about the programme can be found at:

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2022/00653/bsc-psychology/course-details/#course-profile

Working closely with teaching-focused lecturers, the successful candidate will contribute across a wide range of Psychology course units. Line management for the teaching post will be provided through the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, and the specific teaching responsibilities of the person appointed will be allocated in consultation with the BSc Psychology Programme Director.

A contract and continued employment in this position will be dependent on the successful candidate enrolling on a part-time PhD. At the point of PhD completion, (or if the PhD is discontinued for any reason), employment as a Teaching Assistant will be terminated.

PhD supervision will be provided from within staff contributing to BSc Psychology (please see below for available PhD Projects). A Faculty-funded fee remittance for part-time PhD study will be available (for as long as the Teaching Assistant role is held).

Teaching

• Supporting content-based workshops or seminars
• Supporting the delivery of empirical research classes
• Assisting in PC based statistics classes
• Marking and providing constructive feedback on written coursework and exams
• Undertaking such additional teaching duties that are reasonable in the time available, consistent with the appointee’s experience and skills

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Essential Criteria:

• At least a 2.1 honours degree in Psychology, or a Joint Honours degree that includes Psychology
• Motivation to pursue a PhD in Psychology
• Willing to teach across a range of undergraduate level Psychology course units
• The ability to communicate effectively, and with strong English language proficiency, both verbally and in writing, with students and colleagues

Desirable Criteria:

• A good working knowledge of psychological research methods and analysis approaches
• An interest in teaching and student support (academic and pastoral)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate students
• Good team working skills and the ability to show initiative when working independently.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Liz McManus-Day

Email Address: elizabeth.mcmanus@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.