Psychology, Health & Clinical Sci School
Location:
Aston University Main Campus
Salary:
£31,236 to £36,636
Grade:
Grade 07
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
(12 months)
Basis:
Part Time
(0.52)
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 26 July 2026
Interview Date:
Monday 03 August 2026
Reference:
0930-26
Release Date:
Monday 06 July 2026
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 (
[email protected] ) for an informal discussion about the post before applying. Our website at http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/ provides
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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