Psychology Part time Lecturer

Psychology Part time Lecturer - Organisational/Business Psychology

Recruiting for lecturers in the area of Organisational Psychology to teach on our Business BA Programmes. Staff delivering this module will hold a minimum of a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree in organisational psychology or related area.

1. Core Delivery Functions:

(These functions are inclusive of the hourly rate as per the contract)

• Develop a Module and Assessment Guide with a structured, explicit teaching plan to include content delivery, formative assessment and multimodal delivery;
• Prepare teaching content and materials, including interactive, learning activities and real world learning including guest speakers, formative assessments and industry-aligned skills development;
• Identify knowledge, technical and transferable skills in module syllabus outlined in the module descriptor and develop assessment instruments, briefs and marking rubrics accordingly;
• Upload and regularly update Teaching Learning and Assessment (TL&A) content for module Moodle pages as per DBS guidelines;
• Respond to module-related student queries in a timely manner and provide timely feedback to students on CAs as per DBS guidelines;
• Write exam papers for first sitting and all repeat examinations and solutions, associated with the module;
• Grade assessments and upload marks to Moodle;
• Moderate assessment briefs, exam papers and marks on other modules, as assigned;
• Prepare Exam Packs for submission to External Examiners as per Exams Office guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with all requirements for delivery of module content and adherence to academic standards and regulations;
• Teach (classroom and/or online) in areas allocated by the Faculty Manager;
• Undertake other activity associated with the delivery of teaching;
• Mandatory attendance at monthly programme team meetings, to a maximum of four times a semester;
• Attendance at Programme Boards, internal and external exam boards, Graduation, Board of Studies and other meetings as required;
• Mandatory completion of all annual corporate compliance training in a timely manner;
• Mandatory attendance at the first half hour of your module exams and all Exam Boards to represent module(s)/learner grades.

2. Mandatory Additional Functions

(These functions will attract an additional payment)

• Attend student recruitment events, open events and other marketing and promotional events as requested;
• Supervision of postgraduate dissertations or undergraduate capstone projects;
• Review, develop and defend module(s) at programme review and programme development internal panels and QQI panels.

Successful applicants must:

• Have a PSI accredited Psychology degree, or equivalent
• Have a Psychology related (PSI/BPS accredited) Masters or PhD are essential (applicants currently completing a psychology PhD will also be considered)
• Be eligible for membership of the PSI or BPS
• Teaching experience and assessment design
• Have excellent communication skills with a passion for helping learners reach their potential
• Experience with supervision of undergraduate student projects

The hourly rate for this role is dependent on the level being taught.

• Free Internal Courses;
• Discounted Fees for Family Members;
• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;
• Sports & Social;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Employee Discount Scheme;
• Paid sick leave;

This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Higher Education