Assistant / Associate Professor- Psychology

**Job Purpose**:
The Assistant / Associate Professor will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The role requires a proactive approach to ensuring the psychology curriculum remains current and effective, with experience in statistics/mixed methods research; social psychology; developmental psychology; cognitive psychology; psychobiological; individual differences.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Teaching and Curriculum Development**
- Deliver high-quality teaching within the psychology curriculum, adapting to learners' needs and professional standards.
- Design, develop, and review programs collaboratively, ensuring innovative approaches are applied.
- Prepare and distribute course materials, schemes of work, and other essential documents through the university's information systems before course commencement.

**Student Support and Assessment**
- Provide academic tutorials for feedback on progress and formative guidance to enhance student performance.
- Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and assessment in line with university procedures.
- Conduct assessment and internal verification in accordance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.

**Professional Development and Research**
- Stay updated with research in the psychology fields, contributing to university research programs.
- Attending and contributing to staff development and training events to maintain and update professional knowledge.

**Health and Safety**
- Adhere to and assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the university.

**Course Promotion and Industry Engagement**
- Actively contribute to the promotion, management, and development of courses, including short courses driven by market or local/national needs.
- Participate in marketing events, seminars, and workshops, and handle course enquiries and recruitment efforts.
- Assist with finding and monitoring work experience placements, ensuring quality links between students, employers, and the university.

**Behavioural and Learning Environment Standards**
- Assist in ensuring adherence to expected standards of student behaviour.
- Embed opportunities within learning activities to improve students' technical skills.
- Utilise Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance the working and learning environment.

**Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement**
- Regularly evaluate courses through staff and student feedback.
- Implement and monitor self-assessment processes for continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning standards.

**University Service and Compliance**
- Participate in the university’s appraisal and review processes.
- Adhere to the university's Equality and Diversity Policy and Environmental Policies.
- Undertake other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

**Reporting and Accountability**:

- The role is accountable to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for teaching allocations and performance.
- Expected to work under the strategic guidance of both the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, aligning educational delivery with the institution's goals.

**Skills**:
**Commitment to Innovation**: A strong desire to be part of an exciting venture, with a readiness to contribute to the strategic plan through high-quality teaching, research, and reflective practice.

**Professional Communication**: Ability to communicate effectively with senior education professionals.

**Technical Proficiency**:

- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Adaptability and ability to deliver modules in at least two areas from the following:

- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Methods
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
- Psychobiology

**Learning Management Systems**: Competence in using Blackboard and other learning management systems to enhance student learning experiences.

**Assessment Development**: Capability to develop assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

**Relationship Building**: Ability to establish and maintain positive teacher-learner relationships, fostering an engaging and supportive classroom environment.

**Cross-Cultural Communication**: Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges associated with maintaining strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and relational interactions.

**Communication Skills**: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

**Team Collaboration**: A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and enhance the educational experience for students.

**Qualifications**:
**Educational Background**:

- A terminal degree or equivalent in Behavioural Sciences or Psychology.

**Professional Expertise**:

- Applicants should be actively engaged in researc