Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as:

(50% Teaching assistant and 50% PhD)

This part‑time Graduate Teaching Assistant Studentship presents an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to acquire skills across research and teaching – both of which are central components to the academic career path. The successful candidate will pursue a PhD while contributing to teaching and assessment on the BSc Psychology degree.

• Supporting content‑based workshops or seminars
• Supporting the delivery of empirical research classes
• Assisting in PC based statistics classes
• Marking and providing constructive feedback on written coursework and exams
• Undertaking additional teaching duties that are reasonable in the time available, consistent with the appointee’s experience and skills

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

• At least a 2.1 honours degree in Psychology, or a Joint Honours degree that includes Psychology
• Motivation to pursue a PhD in Psychology
• Willing to teach across a range of undergraduate level Psychology course units
• The ability to communicate effectively, and with strong English language proficiency, both verbally and in writing, with students and colleagues

• A good working knowledge of psychological research methods and analysis approaches
• An interest in teaching and student support (academic and pastoral)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate students
• Good team working skills and the ability to show initiative when working independently
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, and the ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform