Teaching Assistant

The School of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a part-time fixed-term basis to contribute to, develop and enhance the teaching and scholarship activities of the School independently or as part of a team, through professional practice and expertise. Applications are welcome from any area of Psychology and candidates with expertise in health and wellbeing will be particularly welcome.

Candidates may be in the early stages of their academic career, but must be able to demonstrate an established background in psychology appropriate for their stage. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to deliver teaching in psychology, and should have some experience of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.  

The successful candidate will join an established group of Psychologists who deliver accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Psychology. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Psychology, Professor Richard Tunney (r.tunney@aston.ac.uk) for an informal discussion about the post before applying. Our website at http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/ provides further details about the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/, recognised by a bronze award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please note: Redeployees will be given priority consideration for vacancies. As part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and inclusive recruitment practices anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their answers to the questions on the application form.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

 This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa