Psychoanalysis Lecturer Part Time (day and evening delivery)

Part time lecturers required for the Psychoanalysis stream on the BA (Hons) in Psychology programme.

The role of the hourly paid lecturer carries 2 sets of distinct functions. The first being the Core Delivery Functions and the second being Mandatory Additional Functions.

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.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Qualified with a Psychology/Psychoanalysis degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline;

• Specialisation and competency to deliver material across areas of Hysteria and/or sexuality and related subject areas;

• Have excellent communication skills with a passion for helping students reach their potential;

• 2-5 years teaching experience and assessment design.

Pay & Benefits
The hourly pay is as follows:
BA programmes 74.07 (8% holiday pay)
Higher Diploma programmes 83.32 (8% holiday pay)
MA programmes 97.22 (8% holiday pay)

• Free Internal Courses;

• Discounted Fees for Family Members;

• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;

• Sports & Social;

• Employee Assistance Programme;

• Employee Discount Scheme;

• Paid sick leave;

• Death-In-Service Benefit.

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.

Pay Frequency:

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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.

DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital status or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process please contact us directly.