Visiting Lecturers - Foundation Year - Psychology

Due to the popularity of our existing extended degree programme, we are seeking visiting lectures to teach foundation year (level three) modules in the following subject areas:  Business Studies, Technology and Computing, Life Sciences, and Psychology. We currently have over 200 applications for next year’s intake and a thriving collaborative partnership with an external off-site provider.   

In addition to studying maths and English on the foundation year, students also take two discipline specific modules, plus complete an extended project that enables them to integrate their knowledge in preparation for progression to Level 4 studies in their chosen subject.  We are looking for experienced lecturers/tutors from a Higher Education, or Further Education, background who are confident in teaching and who have a passion and commitment to deliver an excellent learning experience for students:

• Lecturers in psychology specialisms:  Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Scientific Thinking

The roles will involve delivering seminars, providing subject specific academic guidance, as well as supervising student projects, participating in appropriate administrative procedures and attending, as appropriate, course management meetings and exam boards. In addition there may be a requirement to act as module convener.

The current rate of pay is £46.95 per contact hour, and this hourly rate reflects the requirement for preparation, marking, and taking leave. 

You will need to be available to start on 1^st September for induction. Teaching starts on 19^th September running through to June 2017.

The University of Roehampton is ranked the best modern university in London according to all three major UK league tables – the Complete University Guide 2016, the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and the Guardian University Guide 2016. The University is located in a beautiful parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London, and offers excellent facilities for staff and students.

For further enquiries related to the department and foundation year, please contact: Dr Michele Lamb, Head of Social Sciences, michele.lamb@roehampton.ac.uk

To find out more information about the role and what we’re looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

To apply, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website, complete a short application form and attach your CV.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton/

The closing date for completed applications is: Monday 15 August 2016. 

Interviews will be held w/c 22 August 2016.

If you have any questions at all, please contact HR@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is an equal opportunities employer