Each year, a cohort of around 900 demonstrators, associate tutors and associate lecturers are recruited specifically to assist and/or deliver teaching on a number of modules in the College.
For Associate Tutors and Demonstrators (usually, though not exclusively PhD students), this provides what is hoped is valuable teaching experience to complement their research and aid in their professional development. The Associate Lecturers recruited from across a spectrum (industry; practice; HE institutions etc) are experienced teaching staff who bring with them an impressive breadth of expertise and experience as well as a passion for their subject to their teaching, and this leads to a dynamic learning experience.
General expectations on the roles can be found on the role profiles however each subject area will have specific requirements and the job titles and role profiles do not define or limit the scope of employment with the College who might reasonably require you to perform other duties within the Teaching & Scholarship staff group from time to time. All Teaching & Scholarship roles fall within the Teaching & Scholarship staff group in the Research & Teaching Staff Category as indicated in the following table:
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Staff Category: Research & Teaching |
Staff Category: Professional & Support |
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- Academic Staff Group |
- Professional & Administrative Staff Group |
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- Teaching & Scholarship Staff Group |
- Operational & Facilities Support Staff Group |
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- Research Staff Group |
- Technical Staff Group |
While a part of the Research & Teaching Staff Category, none of these posts are ones treated or designated by the College as the post of 'Lecturer', 'Academic' or 'member of 'Academic Staff' as defined in the College's Statutes since original research is not a requirement of the roles. They are however still very important and respected roles within the College community.
Birkbeck is a multi-disciplinary institution which specialises in increasing opportunities for flexible face-to-face higher education from diverse social and educational backgrounds.
The College strives to attract and retain a diverse staff community and student population.
Gurbux Singh, Associate Lecturer A in Mathematics and
Doyin Atewologun, Associate Lecturer A in Psychological Sciences and Organisational Psychology share their experiences of working at Birkbeck.
Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic.