Part-time Tutor in Religion, Politics and Society

This role will be based University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of interdisciplinary teaching? Are you able to support learners who are undertaking a transition into Higher Education (HE) with the development of academic skills for success in undergraduate study?

The Arts and Humanities Foundation Year programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills for progression to a range of degree programmes in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.

You will take responsibility for the delivery of the 20 credit module ‘Religion, Politics and Society’, which is a compulsory module on the programme.  The module provides an introduction to current thinking and approaches relating to the study of intersections between religion, politics and society for foundation year learners.  You will  cover preparation, student support and marking as well as delivery of the module.  Teaching will include the delivery of a strand of generic and subject-specific skills workshops, alongside lectures and seminars.  

Tutors are appointed on a pro-rata basis of 6.68% of a full-time contract per 20 credit module.  Face to face class time is 4 hours per week.  Teaching is scheduled on Fridays and will take place in semester 1 from September - December. Tutors are unpaid members of the Centre’s staff when not actively teaching.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. 

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent 

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Madeleine Newman, Programme Leader Arts & Humanities Foundation Year

Tel.: +44 (0)113 343 6766

Email: m.c.newman@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a. pro rata paid at 6.68% per 20 credit module (i.e. £2,743 - £3,261)