Each year, a cohort of around 900 teaching assistants and associate lecturers are recruited specifically to assist and/or deliver teaching on a number of modules in the College.
For teaching assistants/seminar 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; other 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. While none of these posts are ones treated or designated by the College as the post of 'Lecturer' or 'member of Academic Staff', as defined in the College's Statutes since original research is not required by the College to be undertaken in the role; they are however still very important and respected roles within the College.
The minimum requirements for selection are listed below. However, some disciplines will require further qualifications or experience, full details will be given in the job advertisement:
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.
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Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference.