University of York
Tutor in Psychology
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Role Description
Department
The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit 1 Tutor in Psychology, for 10 months fixed term, to support all aspects of teaching and learning in the Department.
The Department of Psychology is recognised as one of the leading and most accomplished departments at York, with a global reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive, contribute their best, and achieve their full potential. We take great pride in holding the Athena Swan Gold Award.
Role
The main purpose of this role is to support teaching on the Department’s undergraduate programmes in Psychology as well as contribute to marking, supervise students and provide advice on study skills and learning problems. This will include holding tutorials and other forms of undergraduate teaching as well as developing and applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
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Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
- A degree in Psychology, (a PhD in Psychology, completed or nearing completion, would be desirable).
- Detailed knowledge in an area of Psychology relevant to the Department.
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Ability to design and deliver teaching material either across a range of modules.
- Ability to supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and assist with learning problems.
- Ability to manage and deliver own teaching.
- Ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions.
- Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level or in an evidenced similar context.
- Experience of using different delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
- Evidence of successful planning and designing teaching material
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This full-time role is available on a 10-month fixed-term contract.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Sally Quinn (sally.quinn@york.ac.uk)
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
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