Educational Partner Link Tutor LecturerSenior Lecturer in Psychology

Bath - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Educational Partner Link Tutor- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology to join our dedicated and committed team at Bath Spa University School of Sciences whose primary role will be to support our educational partnerships.

The School of Sciences at Bath Spa University is expanding based on its recent successes into health-related areas broadly. We are particularly keen to recruit someone who can contribute to these exciting multi-disciplinary new endeavours. The psychology subject area within the School of Sciences is becoming known as a hub for applying psychology to improve the lives of people in local communities and beyond; we are looking for a new lecturer/senior lecturer to join us in supporting that mission.

About the Role

Your principal responsibilities focus (0.7 FTE) will be as a Link Tutor. The Link Tutor acts as the academic conduit between Bath Spa University (BSU) and its educational partner(s). They play a vital role in maintaining the smooth running of the partners academic operations ensuring that the provision is delivered to support a high-quality student experience that academic standards are upheld and that opportunities for academic enhancement are promoted. The role helps BSU to assure itself that the B Conditions (Quality and Standards) conditions of the Office for Students Conditions of Registration are continuing to be met even when a partner institution is delivering provision leading to a BSU award.

You will also be expected to contribute to curriculum planning and development designing and delivering teaching content across a range of modules at Levels 4 to 7 in Psychology Programmes and engage in research and scholarly activity in Psychology (0.3 FTE).

About You

A good first degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) or equivalent and appropriate postgraduate qualification in psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to psychology.
Recent successful experience of university teaching in BPS-designated core areas of Psychology
Working knowledge in designated subject area with ability to teach in core areas of Psychology.
Excellent ICT and digital teaching skills including effective use of e-learning and VLE tools.
Be willing and able to undertake site visits to partner institutions (including travel where required) attend relevant committees and meetings and engage in mandatory Link Tutor training.
Previous experience of working with partnership arrangements such as collaborative provision transnational education study abroad or placements.
Recent successful of leading undergraduate modules covering areas of Psychology which either complement and/or extend our current undergraduate module offering.
A track record or demonstrable potential in Psychology research professional practice and / or scholarship commensurate with career stagee

For further information on the essential and desirable skills were looking for please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from 44746 rising to 56536 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Applicants with fewer than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.

Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6-month probation period.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC