Psychology Tutor

Dates: April 2023

Working hours: 5 -10 hours per week

Job purpose

Oxford International and the University of Dundee have entered into an agreement to provide pathway programmes in the University’s City Centre campus. International College Dundee offers a range of first and second year undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for international students at the University of Dundee and includes modules to develop English language and study skills as well as academic subject knowledge.

Teachers deliver lessons that prepare students for active and effective participation in their Master’s programme or the second year of their undergraduate degree. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centered approach that makes full use of the latest technology to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver Psychology modules to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds
• Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
• Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
• Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
• Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the tutors’ shared resource folder
• Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative assessments
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Head of English, the Administration Manager, and College Director, as required
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, schemes of work, test invigilation)
• Lead on the development of schemes of work, assessment materials & Handbooks
• Populate the VLE (Blackboard) with relevant materials for students to access
• Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required
• Act as a positive ambassador for International College Dundee programmes
• Adhere to both the University of Dundee and ICD codes of conduct for staff

Application Process

In the first instance please send CV and covering letter to c.wales@dundee.ac.uk

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal-opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.