Your principal responsibilities focus (0.7 FTE) will be as a Link Tutor. The Link Tutor acts as the academic conduit between Bath Spa University (BSU) and its educational partner(s). They play a vital role in maintaining the smooth running of the partner’s academic operations, ensuring that the provision is delivered to support a high-quality student experience, that academic standards are upheld, and that opportunities for academic enhancement are promoted.
The role helps BSU to assure itself that the B Conditions (Quality and Standards) conditions of the Office for Students Conditions of Registration are continuing to be met, even when a partner institution is delivering provision leading to a BSU award.
You will also be expected to contribute to curriculum planning and development, designing and delivering teaching content across a range of modules at Levels 4 to 7 in Psychology Programmes, and engage in research and scholarly activity in Psychology (0.3 FTE).

A good first degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited), or equivalent, and appropriate postgraduate qualification in psychology and/or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to psychology.
Recent, successful experience of university teaching in BPS-designated core areas of Psychology
Working knowledge in designated subject area, with ability to teach in core areas of Psychology.
Excellent ICT and digital teaching skills, including effective use of e-learning and VLE tools.
Be willing and able to undertake site visits to partner institutions (including travel where required), attend relevant committees and meetings, and engage in mandatory Link Tutor training.
Previous experience of working with partnership arrangements, such as collaborative provision, transnational education, study abroad or placements.
Recent, successful of leading undergraduate modules covering areas of Psychology which either complement and/or extend our current undergraduate module offering.
A track record or demonstrable potential in Psychology research, professional practice and / or scholarship commensurate with career stagee

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave
41
46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
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Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

Educational Partner Link Tutor – Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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