Panel Tutor for the Undergraduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology 2025-2026

The University of Cambridge's Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), based at Madingley Hall, offers a vibrant and diverse array of courses for personal enrichment and academic and professional development. Courses range from non-award-bearing courses, many of which are open-access, to innovative part-time Master of Studies (MSt) degrees. Around 300 PACE panel tutors, across a variety of academic disciplines, make a vital contribution to the quality of teaching, learning and student support. 

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals with expertise in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology to join our expert panel of hourly-paid, part-time sessional tutors. The panel tutor will undertake a variety of allocated roles on the Undergraduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology (2025-2026) such as: the delivery of online teaching; providing students with ongoing academic support; conducting marking and providing feedback on assessments; working with guest lecturers; managing the virtual learning online platform; conducting writing workshops; and participating in team meetings. The panel tutor will lead the delivery of foundational topics in each unit of the Undergraduate Certificate, including lectures on: history, core themes and methods of cognitive psychology and neuropsychology; memory, language and perception; and executive functions, intelligence and social cognition.

Candidates will be educated to at least Master's level and will have experience of teaching in a higher education setting. PACE's Undergraduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology course can be viewed here: https://www.pace.cam.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-award-certificate-cognitive-psychology

Preferably, applicants will have experience of teaching diverse cohorts of undergraduate students in an established university setting and have experience of marking and providing feedback for summative assessments. A recognised higher education teaching qualification would also be beneficial. A student-centred approach and an interest in supporting adult part-time students from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds is essential. The new tutor must be able to teach on all units from January 2026 and in the next academic year (dates to be confirmed).'

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Nigel Kettley by emailing nck20@cam.ac.uk

In the first instance, please submit your professional CV and a supporting statement of no more than 400 words outlining your interest in this tutoring opportunity to: tutorrecruitment@pace.cam.ac.uk via the above ‘Apply’ button.

The final closing date for applications is 21 November 2025 23:59 (GMT). Interviews will take place on 9/10 December 2025.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

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