Job Description

Contract type: Variable Hours (5 to 10 hours) – Fixed Term (28/08/2026)

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Centre

Salary: up to £ 35.98 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW

Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is based directly within the University of Aberdeen (UoA) campus. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach, which will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

Aberdeen ISC is working on a new IY2 Psychology and Medical Sciences Programme for delivery in September 2025 and is seeking a Psychology expert to help develop and deliver this Programme. Due to this course being an addition to the Aberdeen ISC’s Programme portfolio, the initial 9 months will mainly involve the development of the course and materials. This could be done on a hybrid basis, with some face-to-face meetings required. Teaching will commence in September 2025, and this will be fully face-to-face. Between now and September, there may be opportunities to teach other relevant modules at the ISC.

ABOUT THE ROLE

* Lead on the development of the IY2 Psychology component of the new IY2 Psychology and Medical Sciences Programme.

* Teach relevant modules via seminar and tutorial sessions.

* Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments.

* Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials.

* Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

* Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.

* Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.

* Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance.

* Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.

ABOUT YOU

* A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)

* Masters in a related discipline (Desirable but essential for Pre-Masters Programme)

* Experience in developing programmes and modules in related fields (Essential)

* Experience teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)

* Teaching qualification (Desirable)

* Experience in working with international students (Desirable)

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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