Psychology Part time Lecturer - Ecopsychology

Job Title

Psychology Part Time Lecturer - Ecopsychology Department

Reporting to

Faculty Manager

Role Overview

Recruiting lecturers in the area of Ecopsychology to teach on our Psychology Programmes. Staff delivering this module will hold a minimum of a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree in Psychology. The role is hourly paid and includes both Core Delivery Functions and Mandatory Additional Functions.

Core Delivery Functions

• Develop a Module and Assessment Guide with a structured, explicit teaching plan including content delivery, formative assessment and multimodal delivery.
• Prepare teaching content and materials, including interactive learning activities, real world learning with guest speakers, formative assessments and industry aligned skills development.
• Identify knowledge, technical and transferable skills in module syllabus and develop assessment instruments, briefs and marking rubrics accordingly.
• Upload and regularly update Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TL&A) content for module Moodle pages in line with DBS guidelines.
• Respond to module related student queries and provide timely feedback on assessment components.
• Write exam papers for first sitting and all repeat examinations and solutions for the module.
• Grade assessments, upload marks to Moodle and moderate assessment briefs, exam papers and marks on other modules as assigned.
• Prepare exam packs for submission to External Examiners following Exams Office guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements for delivery of module content and adherence to academic standards and regulations.
• Teach (classroom and/or online) in areas allocated by the Faculty Manager.
• Attend monthly programme team meetings (up to four times a semester), Programme Boards, internal and external exam boards, Graduation, Board of Studies and other meetings as required.
• Complete all annual corporate compliance training promptly.
• Attend the first half hour of your module exams and all Exam Boards to represent module(s)/learner grades.

Mandatory Additional Functions (additional payment)

• Attend student recruitment events, open events and other marketing and promotional events as requested.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations or undergraduate capstone projects.
• Review, develop and defend module(s) at programme review and programme development panels and QQI panels.

Qualifications

• PSI accredited Psychology degree, or equivalent.
• Psychology related (PSI/BPS accredited) Masters or PhD (applicants completing a PhD will also be considered).
• Eligibility for membership of the PSI or BPS.
• Desirable: teaching experience and assessment design; excellent communication skills and passion for helping learners reach their potential; experience supervising undergraduate student projects.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rate dependent on the level being taught.
• Free internal courses and discounted fees for family members.
• Life assurance and disabilities cover.
• Sports and social activities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Paid sick leave.
• Death in service benefit.

Position Details

Position type: Part time.

Contract type: Regular.

Pay frequency: Hourly.

Location: Dublin, Ireland.

Job functional area: Lecturers.

Eligibility & Compliance

All appointments are subject to providing proof of eligibility to work in Ireland on a full time basis (upon being invited to interview).

All appointments are subject to DBS privacy and privacy notice for candidates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.