Associate Tutor in Sports Performance or Applied Psychology

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

The opportunity

We are seeking to recruit exceptional, suitably qualified Associate Tutors who are available to teach in the areas of physiology, biomechanics, and/or strength and conditioning (AT Sports Performance) or in the areas of sport and exercise psychology, health psychology and forensic psychology (AT Applied Psychology) on an occasional or sessional basis. It is essential that you have a significant grasp of the academic and/or professional nature of your subject and can communicate this with clarity, academic rigour and enthusiasm.

Location:
Sports Performance Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff
Applied Psychology Cyncoed &/or Llandaff Campuses, Cardiff

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To obtain and be familiar with relevant course documents which give information related to the aims and operation of the course, including the syllabus, methods of assessment, preferred teaching methods, information needed by students, course dates and times, etc.
• To liaise with members of the programme team, as appropriate, in order to understand requirements, coordinate plans and administrative actions and to discuss changes.
• To prepare effective course material which will fulfill the aims of the course, including enhancement of the learning experience through a student-centred approach.
• To attend and deliver sessions as agreed, lecturing, leading discussions and otherwise providing guidance and advice and promoting learning, as required.
• To prepare and mark, as required, any related written work, studio work, class work and examination papers, within the appropriate assessment procedures.
• To provide constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress.
• To keep such records of assessment and attendance as the University requires.
• To observe class opening and closing times strictly.
• To ensure that the Programme Director/Leader and the class are informed of their absence, where this is unavoidable, as far in advance as possible.
• To provide, where appropriate, a course/work plan, set of objectives and reading lists to students.

What we are looking for

• A good honours degree and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme.
• A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
• Evidence of undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).
• A sound understanding of pedagogy.
• A broad understanding of the subject area.
• Ability to design teaching and learning material.
• Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to undertake administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to plan workloads.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations, reports, learning materials.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships as part of a professional team.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Quality Standards.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity for AT Sports Performance please contact Dr John Fernandes, Academic Team Lead - Sports Performance: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, at jfernandes@cardiffmet.ac.uk

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity for AT Applied Psychology, please contact Dr Declan Connaughton, Applied Psychology Lead: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, at DConnaughton@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Further information

Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.

Further details:
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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Job Details

School/Unit
School of Sport & Health Sciences

Location
Cyncoed Campus

Post Type
Casual

Hourly Rate
45.88 plus 18% holiday pay

Closing Date
Monday 06 January 2025

Reference
3772