Applications are invited for the above part-time lecturer post working in The Department of Psychology within the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences.
The Department of Psychology seeks to further develop its sector-leading teaching and student support by the appointment of a highly promising academic at the beginning of their career with an interest in teaching, learning and student support. The appointed person will also be expected to deliver research inspired undergraduate and postgraduate programme provision within the Department of Psychology. The post holder will demonstrate an ability to contribute to the leadership, design and delivery of a range of psychology programmes. We are particularly keen on receiving applications from those who can contribute to areas such as clinical and health psychology, forensic psychology and / or neuropsychology. The appointed person will be expected to contribute to research methods, pastoral support, recruitment and retention activities, and the candidate should have a desire to promote the School through outreach and public engagement activity.
The successful candidate should possess a PhD, or be close to the completion of a PhD.
Candidates wishing to discuss this appointment are welcome to have a confidential conversation with the Head of School, Professor Dave Richardson (+447968422605; d.richardson@bangor.ac.uk) and / or Dr Fran Garrad-Cole, Deputy Head of School ( 01248 388714; f.g.cole@bangor.ac.uk).
The successful candidate will be expected to commence 01/09/2023 (or soon thereafter).
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Committed to Equal Opportunities.
Overview
The School of Human and Behavioural Sciences houses two of Bangor University’s high performing departments: the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Our world-leading research spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, psychological wellbeing, elite performance, physical activity, and health and applied human physiology. In the recent Research Excellence Framework Exercise, 86% of Psychology outputs were rated as either 3* or 4*. The Department of Psychology was also ranked 17th in the UK for the societal impact of its research. Our research environment is supported by in-house, state of the art equipment and resources including a research-dedicated 3T MRI, supporting fMRI, MRS and DTI; multiple eye-tracking labs; high-density EEG; and MRI-guided stimulation techniques including TMS and tDCS. In joining the department of Psychology.
Our research-informed teaching includes a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and offers a clear and progressive ‘pathway’ model of education to enable students to travel from undergraduate studies through to the postgraduate opportunities which will make them competitive in a wide range of professional contexts (from Masters, PhD, to DclinPsy, to a multitude of graduate careers). Our programmes are regularly ranked amongst the top ten in the UK in the National Student Satisfaction Survey, and together with our research, ensures a vibrant learning experience with academics who have an international reputation in their specialist area. The Department of Psychology was ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction.
Our dedicated team of teaching and scholarship academics support and deliver curricula across the programmes and have a focus on student support and the student experience. We have a clear promotional pathway for teaching and scholarship academics which has resulted in several of our teaching team achieving professorial conferment in teaching and scholarship. Members of the teaching team are accredited by Advance HE from Fellow to Principal Fellow and two also hold a National Teaching Fellowship. The team offer mentorship and support to colleagues. As a School we are committed to educating future societal contributors and leaders. We are committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion within our School. We have a wonderful sense of community, a genuine care for our staff and students, and excellent opportunities for development. The School has a cosmopolitan feel to it, with staff and students joining us from countries all across the world, ensuring that the perspectives within our programmes are representative and inclusive.
Purpose of the Job
- To teach relevant psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including support for research projects and placements.
- To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching duties will include:
- Plan, prepare and deliver teaching to a range of class sizes, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds and ensuring the implementation of inclusive practice.
- Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
- Act as a personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Maintain and develop scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
- Disseminate evidence of scholarship related to learning and teaching in books, papers in academic journals and/or conferences.
Research duties will include:
- Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities (e.g., Reviewer and/or referee for academic journals, contributor to academic conferences).
Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:
- Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School (e.g., School and University Open Days).
- Contribute to the School’s management and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (e.g., organization of exams, contribute to accreditation/QA procedures (if module co-ordinator).
- Contribute to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.
- Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School (e.g., membership of School boards and task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate and post graduate student experience, peer review of student research proposals).
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- PhD, or be close to the completion of a PhD, in a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or be close to the completion OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF.
Experience
Essential
- Effective teaching capability in a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop innovative and exciting approaches to teaching and research.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g., VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies).
Other
Desirable
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements. If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
Please note that we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the right to live and work in the UK legally. When applying for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will be able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.