landing on my feet
Had an interesting last few days. Got an email from the Head of the Psychology department at Queen Margarets Uni asking if I'd be interested in applying for a Visiting Lecturer post (covering maternity leave this semester). Ummm... yes please.
This morning I walked to the campus, as it's literally 5 minutes away, and had an 'informal chat' with two psych lecturers while standing in a parking lot. Why the car park? Well the campus isn't finished and it was technically illegal for me to be on the premise, and the student run pub wasn't opened yet. I actually prefered the outdoor setting - fresh air kept me sharp. As it turns out it wasn't so much as an interview but an outright offering.
As for my resposibilities? I would provide support for first and second years with stats and research methods courses. I have no idea what the hours and the pay are, and don't care (to be worked out later this week). The coolest thing is that come next semester there is an evo psych module running and it was hinted that I may be able to get more involved in that. For my first academic interview I must say it went well. No nerves, just genuine excitment. My CV was 'impressive', which was really nice to hear, and they seemed keen to get me onboard (suggsting various other courses I could assist with). Just when I thought my training was useless...
Sometimes I can't help but sit back and laugh.
This morning I walked to the campus, as it's literally 5 minutes away, and had an 'informal chat' with two psych lecturers while standing in a parking lot. Why the car park? Well the campus isn't finished and it was technically illegal for me to be on the premise, and the student run pub wasn't opened yet. I actually prefered the outdoor setting - fresh air kept me sharp. As it turns out it wasn't so much as an interview but an outright offering.
As for my resposibilities? I would provide support for first and second years with stats and research methods courses. I have no idea what the hours and the pay are, and don't care (to be worked out later this week). The coolest thing is that come next semester there is an evo psych module running and it was hinted that I may be able to get more involved in that. For my first academic interview I must say it went well. No nerves, just genuine excitment. My CV was 'impressive', which was really nice to hear, and they seemed keen to get me onboard (suggsting various other courses I could assist with). Just when I thought my training was useless...
Sometimes I can't help but sit back and laugh.
posted by Ian at 5:50 PM
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