Qualitative Demonstrator - Research Skills in Psychology

We have an excellent opportunity for a demonstrator to support the qualitative teaching on the MSc Psychology conversion course programme.

You will assist in the delivery of teaching qualitative methods to Birkbeck Psychological Science students, under academic supervision, to facilitate the successful completion of their studies. You will be required to provide guidance to students undertaking practical qualitative methods training, assist in the supervision of group projects, and mark their ensuing assignments (marking will be paid separately). You should engage in the scholarship necessary to ensure good practice in teaching and to apply appropriate levels of knowledge in the subject areas to be taught.

We are currently looking for a Demonstrator to support the following module:

Research Skills in Psychology (level 7; Fridays 6-9pm), from 15^th January 2027 to 19th March 2027 (excluding Friday 19^th February 2027 due to reading week and final week of module (Tuesday 23^rd March 2027)

Most individuals undertaking these roles will be employed as part of their general academic development to obtain practical teaching experience and will be undertaking this work independently but in parallel with postgraduate studies.

Further to the person specification, additional essential requirements for this role are:  

• A first degree in Psychology or an equivalent relevant qualification.    
• Advanced experience in using qualitative methods, ideally interpretative phenomenological analysis 
• Awareness of the needs of part-time adult learners and ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn.  
• Confident presentation skills and ability to clearly and effectively pass on specialist subject area knowledge.     
• Effective oral and written communication skills, to convey both simple and more complex information and academic concepts. 
• Commitment to working with diversity. 
• Organisation and administrative skills. 
• A good level of IT and Communication Technology skills particularly in application to standard packages (e.g. Word, Excel, e-mail, internet usage).  
• The ability able to work both as part of a team and independently as appropriate and have the ability to support teaching.   
• A willingness to engage in reflective practice. 

 Preferred requirements: 

•  Experience of marking coursework and/or exams. 

 Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Salary and benefits

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £24.55 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 6. Marking is required for this role but paid separately.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract

Fixed-term contract. Part-time (3 hours per week with 1 day based in the office). Please submit a CV for consideration.

Closing date: 26 October 2026. 

Interview date: Interviews will be held on the week commencing 3rd November 2026.

There is no task involved; however, candidates will have the option to provide an existing piece of IPA work if they have one available.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply or contact: Jonathan Smith on ja.smith@bbk.ac.uk.  

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