Associate Lecturer - Research Methods in Practice

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach this Summer term 2026.

Joining the School of Psychological Studies, you would teach on the following module:

• SCPS169H4 Research Methods in Practice, Level 4
• 39 hours of teaching
• Tuesday afternoons 2-5pm and/or evenings 6-9pm, Term 3, along with some Saturday sessions in some weeks (12-2pm).

Your role will be to deliver teaching to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required. 

Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment the Research Methods in Practice module, which is a Level 4 module offered as part of our Certificate of Higher Education. 

The module builds on and advance the understanding and knowledge students gained on the‘Understanding Research methods for psychology’module. The focus is on a deeper understanding of the challenges of the research process including ethical considerations and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. The module will build on students understanding of research design and understanding of data collection and statistical analysis. 

The module is delivered on Tuesday afternoons, 2-5pm & evenings, 6pm – 9pm in the Summer term along with some Saturdays (April to July). As an Associate Lecturer, you will be working closely with the programme director to organise, deliver & assess the module.  

In addition to the criteria specified in the job pack, the minimum requirements for selection are listed below: 

• A degree in Psychology.    
• Relevant teaching experience, working with adult students within the HE sector. 
• A good understanding of the needs of part-time adult learners & be able to relate well to their individual needs & engage their interest & enthusiasm.  
• Experience of (or willingness to develop) a wide range of teaching & assessment methods.  

Please note: candidates need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas. 

Desirable: 

• Postgraduate degree/s in a relevant area 
• A teaching qualification - the successful candidate will be required to teach all sessions on the module.

If you have knowledge in this area, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 & is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking & other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract: 

Fixed-term, April to July 2026, part-time contract. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026, interview date: 24/25 February 2026. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Michael Mallaghan, Programme Director, at m.mallaghan@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender & cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award & operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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