Demonstrator in Psychology (0.5 FTE, Two Positions Available)

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge, and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and professional practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

The Department of Psychology seeks to appoint two enthusiastic Demonstrators to support teaching delivery on its undergraduate programmes.

The posts will support teaching on a range of courses including BSc Psychology, BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation, and BSc Psychology with Counselling. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject and will preferably have experience of working within a university. A positive and engaging approach with students, a willingness to learn, and knowledge of relevant research methods and statistics are also key.

There are two positions available on an established and part-time basis of 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE). You will be encouraged to register for a part-time, fee-waived PhD alongside the position.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.  

For an informal discussion please contact the Head of the Psychology Department, Professor Sarah Bate by email: sbate@bournemouth.ac.uk.

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form.  Alternatively, please email HRVacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk quoting the appropriate reference (FST528). 

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing, and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18 April 2023

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