Online Psychology Lecturer - Freelance Reference number: JR236771 Location: Remote Contract Type: Freelance Salary: Competitive We are seeking online lecturers with a Psychology background to join our dynamic online faculty. In this role, you will lead and support the learning of our online students working in close collaboration with our Russell Group partner, the University of Liverpool. Successful candidates will also receive honorary lecturer status from the University. We are looking for individuals with teaching experience in any of the following subject areas: MSc Psychology (Conversion): Personality and Intelligence Lifespan development Psychology of Learning Psychobiology Data Analysis for Psychology (Experience in Quantitative methods) MSc Organisational & Business Psycholog y: Organisational Coaching Psychology of Leadership Global Talent Management Organisational Development and Change MSc Mental Health Psychology: Psychotherapeutic Interventions Psychological Appraisal and Treatments Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Approaches to Mental Health Psychology Research Methods and Ethics: We are looking for individuals with expertise in Dissertation Supervision for the following programmes: MSc Psychology (Conversion) MSc Organisational and Business Psychology MSc Mental Health Psychology A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/mpzuatxz. What you’ll bring to the role You will have a strong academic background and practical applied experience in one or more of the relevant subject areas outlined above. You will also have experience of teaching and assessment on higher education programmes at postgraduate level as well as an enthusiasm for online learning. Essential criteria: Doctoral qualification in a Psychology related subject (Level 8: PhD or Professional Doctorate) Experience of teaching and assessing at MSc level 7 within the UK Higher Education sector Excellent IT skills, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online meeting software. Good interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with academic colleagues, tutors and students both face-to-face and in a virtual environment. Experience of working with students from a range of cultural backgrounds Excellent written communication skills in English Reliable internet connection. Due to the freelance nature of this role, we cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa (previously a tier 4 visa) What we do Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team. Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes. How to apply To apply please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter showing how you meet our above-mentioned criteria, highlighting which modules you feel best positioned to teach by 6th January 2025. You will need to be available for online training that runs for 2 weeks. However, this does not require you to be online for the whole of this period. Instead, you will engage in tasks and activities across the 2 weeks. Additional Application Information As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Application Support If you require technical support, please contact kaplanstaff.recruitmentkaplan.com. If you have questions regarding the role itself please contact Dr Sarah Thurgood Sarah.Thurgoodkaplan.com. Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.