**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
The Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies is seeking to appoint a number of Assistant Lecturers (AL) for the academic year 2022-2023 to assist with teaching on first and second year modules. Applications are invited from research students in other departments.
We currently invite applications for AL work on the following modules
Information regarding the content of each of these modules is available from the online Module Directory: www.essex.ac.uk/modules
Purpose of the role
Assistant Lecturers support academic staff at the University by performing teaching or teaching related duties in line with business need and affordability. This post also provides a development opportunity for postgraduate students to develop their teaching skills in preparation for more senior teaching posts in future and to achieve professional recognition.
Teaching should normally be undergraduate class teaching/seminars or demonstrating, using existing teaching materials. Lecturing duties, and any delivery of teaching at Masters level, would not usually be undertaken by Assistant Lecturers and must be associated with a student's research interest, and require prior approval from the Deputy Dean (Education) of the relevant Faculty in which the teaching will be conducted. Lecturing duties should be as directed by and under the supervision of the module supervisor. Marking should be undertaken in line with the Marking Policy and with permission from the Deputy Dean (Education), on the basis of a case made by the Head of Department.
Assistant Lecturers will receive close supervision and direction from the module supervisor, including regular feedback, pastoral support, and guidance. The module supervisor will give full background on the module and clear direction on the content to be taught and the preparation necessary and will undertake assessment of teaching.
Main Duties
The main duties of the post will be:
Essential Requirements
Applicants for posts as ALs must be in their second or third year of study in 2022-2023 and be registered for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Essex during all or part of the academic year 2022-2023. Preference will be given to those students registered in the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies who have previously worked as a GTA /AL in the department.
Applicants should have a good knowledge of the requirements of the subject area of the module taught. You should also have a degree or other appropriate qualification in a relevant subject area. Successful completion and achievement of descriptor 1 of the UK Professional Standards Framework by the end of the second term of teaching (CADENZA) is also required. Please visit https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/professional-development-and-training/cadenza for further information.
Assistant Lecturers who have previously taught within the Department, should hold CADENZA accreditation in order to be considered.
Contractual Arrangements
The total number of hours per week is determined by the number of classes undertaken by each Assistant Lecturer.
The appointment will be made at the University rates for Assistant Lecturers, depending on hours agreed, at Grade 7 SP 27 (currently £16.73 per hour) or at Grade 7 SP 28 (currently £17.23 per hour) for those who hold CADENZA.
The posts will be offered as fixed-term employment contracts until the post holder completes or withdraws from postgraduate studies or enters further completion or an extension to completion period.
Although an overarching contract will be in place for the duration of postgraduate studies, ALs will need to apply for individual posts and will have no entitlement to future engagements beyond their initial post. The reason the contract is fixed-term is that these posts provide an opportunity for postgraduate research students to develop interpersonal, communication and practical skills.
Support, Mentoring and Monitoring
Assistant Lecturers must engage in professional development activity related to teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities. All ALs are expected to achieve Associate Fellowship of the HEA (CADENZA) at the first possible opportunity and by the end of their first year of teaching (or they will not normally be able to continue teaching as an AL). ALs will be paid for all mandatory training. The following training should be undertaken:
In addition, there will be a Departmental induction and training.
Assistant Lecturers are also expected to play a wider citizenship role in the Department. This will include activities including where appropriate involvement in module development and review and being represented at Departmental meetings and events.
Please visit https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/professional-development-and-training/cadenza for further information regarding CADENZA accreditation.
How to Apply
To apply, please send an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the post to ppsdm@essex.ac.uk.
Applications should be addressed to: Debbie Stewart, Department Manager, Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 13 June 2022 (9am)
Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing the 20 June 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Head of Department or their nominee and other members of teaching staff. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with feedback on their interview performance and suitability for the role of Associate Lecturer on request.