Description

Lecturer Business Psychology - East London

ROLE PURPOSE:

A Lecturer is responsible for performing a range of tutoring, lecturing, administration, professional duties, and other related activities to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students. As a lecturer, you are expected to engage students in the learning process to ensure student outcomes are maximized. You shall also be required to contribute to the development of a range of subjects across the curriculum and for supporting the quality assurance processes pertinent to the program(s) on which you are teaching.

Main Responsibilities

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, plan, and deliver lectures, tutorials, and other teaching and learning activities as required by the Faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students as necessary.
• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate and necessary.
• Keep up to date with best practice in teaching and learning, and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review, and enhancement of programs of study within the Faculty and across GBS as a whole.
• Attend meetings as required, and develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as program reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner and internship visits.
• Undertake a reflective program of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation, and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application, and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• To participate in the GBS performance management program, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student outcomes, student satisfaction, retention, and attendance.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a program of professional development.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Hold a Master's (preferably in Business Psychology) and preferably a doctoral level qualification in your field, or be able to demonstrate success at an equivalent level professionally.
• Have a passion for education as a transformative activity.
• Have experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
• Have experience of teaching in higher education.
• Have experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Have experience with distance learning and supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely. Demonstrate professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
• Have extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accurate reporting.
• Be able to maintain thorough and organized student records.
• Be able to work under pressure, plan, and prioritize own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people.
• Be able to demonstrate industry experience in the field of Business Psychology.

Other Information

OTHER INFORMATION

You will also be expected to demonstrate your commitment to:

• GBS values, policies, and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• GBS's Social, Economic, and Environmental responsibilities and minimize environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS's Environmental Policy.
• Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.