Graduate Teaching Assistant in Psychology

University of Bradford At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Safeguarding The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. Faculty/Directorate. The Department of Psychology is an outward-facing Department that embraces interdisciplinary work, particularly within the broad theme of Health and Wellbeing, and pushes the boundaries of psychological knowledge regionally, nationally and internationally. We continue to build on our research strengths after our first REF submission in 2021 and in our teaching strengths by training the next generation of 'Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners' at the behest of the NHS and we continue to broaden our suite of programmes in Psychology.   What you will be doing We are currently seeking a part-time 'Graduate Teaching Assistants' to provide support in our teaching and learning activities. Applications from all areas of psychology will be considered.    Successful applicants will have a degree in Psychology or a related discipline, will have some experience and/or potential for teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and will have potential for excellent research. They will be supported to develop teaching and excellent research by our mentoring provision offered by well-qualified and experienced senior staff. Qualifications/ experience: An honours degree in Psychology Some experience of teaching at higher education level Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford  At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you. In Return we Offer: 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas). Family-friendly policies Great campus facilities including: Unique fitness centre Eye clinic Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, Counselling & mental health services On site nursery Food & drink outlets Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery. Additional Information: If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Dr. Paul Sullivan (p.sullivan@bradford.ac.uk). Further details: Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.   In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.