Contract Type: Part Time (22.5) Fixed Term till 31/08/2027.
Location: Sheffield, The University of Sheffield International College 
Salary: £25,070.232 - Salary is pro rata 0.6 FTE of £41,783.72

The University of Sheffield International College is seeking an academic tutor to teach Cognitive Psychology in our International Year 1 (IY1) Psychology course, and support teaching on other related modules.


ABOUT THE ROLE
 

• The post holder will be responsible for teaching Level 3 and 4 modules delivered to groups of international students.  The role includes module coordination, marking a variety of assessments and the provision of feedback to students. 
• The successful candidate will be competent in the use of IT skills related to teaching, including the use of VLEs.
• Module Coordination includes leading teaching teams, carrying out Quality Assurance procedures, and ensuring that teaching materials are up to date.  The role also requires the creation of both formative and summative assessments.
• The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly as part of a busy team, contribute in meetings, communicate effectively with colleagues, and work to deadlines.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• A PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant subject
• Experience of teaching and marking assessments in Psychology or a related field in UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form or equivalent teaching experience
• Experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in related modules (e.g. Research Methods, Statistics or Computing)
• Advanced ability to navigate Virtual Learning Environments 
• Strong competence in use of IT tools for teaching and administration

Desirable

• Experience of writing assessments at FHEQ level 3 (A-level), level 4 (first year of UG), or equivalent experience
• Experience in module coordination or equivalent experience
• Experience in identifying and implementing module enhancement needs and opportunities 
• Experience working with international students

ABOUT US
We are a global pathway provider in International Education, working collaboratively with over 50 universities around the world, offering over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. Voted as 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Global Pathway Provider of the year, our people are united with the shared ambition of providing a world-class education to talented students from across the globe.
With a truly global outlook and offices all over the world, our international team uses its expertise, knowledge, and commitment to create opportunities and add value. We are determined to grow and innovate in our field, providing our students and partners with high-quality outcomes across the higher education space.


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