Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant Studentship (1 post)

(50% Teaching assistant and 50% PhD)

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) while undertaking a part-time PhD in Psychology.

This studentship provides an excellent opportunity to develop both research and teaching experience, key components of an academic career. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and assessment on the BSc Psychology programme while completing a PhD under the supervision of academic staff within the Division.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support undergraduate teaching through activities such as:

• Supporting workshops and seminars
• Assisting with empirical research methods classes
• Supporting PC-based statistics teaching
• Marking coursework and examinations, with feedback provided to students
• Undertaking other reasonable teaching duties appropriate to experience and skills

Teaching duties will be allocated in consultation with the BSc Psychology Programme Director and supported by teaching-focused colleagues.

Funding and Employment

The appointment combines:

• A part-time Teaching Assistant post (50%)
• Part-time PhD study (50%)

A Faculty-funded remission of part-time PhD tuition fees will be provided while the Teaching Assistant role is held. Continued employment is dependent upon successful enrolment on, and engagement with, the PhD programme.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology, or a Joint Honours degree including Psychology
• Motivation to undertake doctoral research in Psychology
• Willingness to teach across a range of undergraduate Psychology topics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Criteria

We particularly welcome applicants with:

• Knowledge of psychological research methods and data analysis
• An interest in teaching and student support
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences they bring.

Benefits

The University offers a range of benefits including:

• Generous employer pension contributions
• Christmas closure days in addition to annual leave and bank holidays
• Access to the Purple Place employee discount platform
• Flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Liz McManus-Day

Email Address: elizabeth.mcmanus@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.