Faculty Member: Psychology in London

Verto is on a mission to provide the best possible start to college. We make travel and experiential education a core part of the first year, enabling students to begin their academic journey overseas before transferring to one of 70+ partner universities in the United States. We are building a more accessible, more impactful model of higher education. We are a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation creating transformational global experiences.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, energetic, student-oriented educators who bring courses to life for students through a combination of active classroom learning and experiential education. Faculty must possess a commitment to undergraduate teaching and experiential education, and be prepared to work with diverse students early in their higher education journey. Deeply engaged learning is a key element of teaching. Faculty must be willing to help students develop necessary academic skills and build their academic identity as a new college student, alongside teaching disciplinary content.

Faculty work with program staff to embed active and experiential activities into the course and will teach in traditional face-to-face classroom settings as well as taking students into the community. Verto’s academic team provides ongoing faculty training and support, offers regular feedback and coaching, and offers access to a wide variety of teaching and professional development resources and course/student support structures. Verto academic staff work closely with faculty to ensure unity across instructors and courses for continuity in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences across Verto program locations. Faculty are encouraged to collaborate with peers in their disciplines across the global Verto network.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Faculty are responsible for teaching and creating an inclusive learning environment for all participants, and for following the established teaching methodologies and expectations of Verto, its Academic Provider, and other stakeholders.
• Faculty design courses utilizing the provided syllabi and supporting resources, including LMS and online textbooks.
• Faculty implement academic policies and coursework in compliance with academic requirements established with Verto’s Academic Provider(s).
• Develop and deliver course(s) utilizing the provided academic policies, course syllabi and LMS (Canvas) and textbook resources, templates and timelines.
• Adhere to all local and global faculty and course requirements including delivery of all expected contact hours and adherence to teaching schedule and curriculum.
• Faculty must demonstrate appropriate conduct and treat all students, faculty and staff with respect to create an inclusive environment.
• Develop relevant, discipline-based, up-to-date course content and applied learning experiences.
• Willingness to advance curricular experimentation, particularly related to active and experiential learning, student development, learning assessment (rubrics) and technology (AI, Canvas) and following established best practices for curriculum development and openness to feedback is important.
• Evaluate students’ homework and provide regular and formative feedback, and score student work in a timely and constructive manner.
• Assess student mastery of Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes in your course(s).
• New faculty are expected to participate in up to ten hours of faculty training & development every semester prior to program start date and an additional five hours of ongoing professional development throughout the semester.
• Attend regular faculty meetings (1×1 and group) throughout the semester.
• Returning faculty are expected to contribute to ongoing faculty development and may be asked to share good practices, lead training, conduct course observations and/or mentor peer/new faculty or contribute to course-specific projects.
• Teach all scheduled courses and host weekly office hours, respond in a timely, specified manner to student inquiries.
• Communicate promptly with local academic staff in the event of emergencies.
• Champion student success by holistic student support, monitoring student attendance & monitor student engagement, communicating care and concern requests to academic staff.
• Diligently meet the specific, documented ongoing needs of students with academic accommodations.
• Refer students to appropriate learning support services and interventions.
• Educate participants and enforce policies on Attendance and Academic Integrity, and proactively and professionally address any related grading questions, concerns or appeals with students directly, consulting with local academic staff as needed.
• Follow established academic calendar(s), relevant parts of term and grading progress and policies, and maintain highly accurate academic records related to student enrollments, attendance and academic performance.
• Accurately calculate and submit grades on-time through the LMS and via the Academic Provider’s grade reporting software (Banner), following established mid-term and end-of-term grade reporting timelines and protocols.
• Respond to student inquiries related to their grades in a timely manner including any grade disputes or discrepancies after the final grading period.
• Foster learning environments that are respectful and positive, conducive to early college student development, adhere to Verto values, and that are characterized by learner-centered approaches to instructional design and delivery.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and professional relationships with program participants, staff, and community partners.
• Share feedback with local and global Verto academic leaders to provide recommendations for academic excellence and faculty support needs.
• Participate in curriculum development projects and assessment initiatives as directed by the University of New Haven and Verto Education.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree required, terminal degree (PhD) in Psychology or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum eighteen graduate credits in the field of study relevant to the course(s) of interest.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in Psychology with at least one year teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated success in teaching students with varied learning styles and abilities.
• Appreciation for, and proven record of, success in working with students of diverse economic, racial, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Openness to feedback and application of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort level implementing policies and classroom standards that align with established policies and protocols.
• Passion for active, experiential, reflective and discussion-based learning and helping students make meaning out of their experiences.
• Eager to learn from colleagues and enjoys open collaboration and teamwork.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country for the full program duration, prior to the start of the semester.

Who We’re Looking For

• The successful candidates are highly collaborative. They prioritize engaged teaching practices and will work closely with team members within and across global Verto locations, including the Program and Academic Director(s), Academic Managers, and local and global staff, to provide comprehensive student care.
• Candidates achieve excellence in teaching and learning to support a diverse student body.
• Faculty are an integral part of helping new college students build appropriate academic skills and will integrate academic skill building into courses and help identify growth opportunities for learners.
• Candidates must be dynamic educators who are motivated by working with a first-year student population and building professional relationships with students and peers to support student engagement and academic success.
• Faculty will participate in academic and professional development training prior to, and throughout, the semester to support teaching and learning.
• Faculty are required to utilize the established academic policies and daily reporting tools for attendance, as described.
• All faculty will develop and lead active and experiential learning activities as part of the curriculum.
• Faculty who are intellectually curious and motivated, and are skilled in teaching concepts in various settings (in or outside of the classroom).
• Faculty who demonstrate genuine care about students and ability to connect and engage students in learning.
• Faculty who are willing to go that extra mile to support students’ success in their start to their new college career.
• Faculty who excel at and love teaching, and are also willing to learn from their students and colleagues.
• Faculty who are versatile and flexible to meet dynamic and changing environments.
• Faculty who demonstrate high levels of professionalism and commitment and are open to continuous learning and development.
• Verto seeks faculty who can be a bridge to the local culture and help bring learning to life for students above all else.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter – a letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) that articulates your experience and qualifications in relation to the job description.
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• References – Names and contact information of three references who will provide a professional recommendation.
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate work. If your graduate degree was conferred from an institution that doesn’t traditionally issue transcripts, please upload a scanned copy of your diploma.
• Teaching evaluations from related courses / up to three separate semesters, if available.

Faculty will be asked to share a schedule of availability and complete a background check as part of the hiring process. All faculty are subject to final review and approval by the University of New Haven.

Enrollment Sizes & Course Details

Course assignments are typically 45 hours (3 U.S. credits) or 60 hours (4 U.S. credit) courses, depending on the course and discipline (4 credit/60 hours are typical for Lab or Studio based courses). Faculty may be invited to teach multiple sections of the same course, when possible, and/or multiple courses directly related to their academic field of expertise, if related courses are available. Course syllabi are developed and approved by the Academic Provider, along with specific information regarding course learning outcomes, academic policies, assessment of learning, and overall expectations. Faculty typically develop their own teaching materials, including schedule, readings, assignments, experiential learning activities, and develop and manage a course site via the Learning Management System, Canvas. Some courses are delivered in a sequential manner (e.g. BIOL I & II) or offered across all locations (e.g. ENGL 1112) and may have required course textbooks, common assignments or assessments, or other materials that are standard for course delivery. Section enrollment varies by program location, scheduling, student enrollment, and classroom size. Specific information will be provided by the local program staff.

Why Join Verto?

The below are for full-time Employees in the United States (benefits for international staff benefits vary by location and meet or exceed local standards)

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation reimagining higher education
• Work in a globally-minded, international environment
• Exposure to cross-functional teams (academics, operations, student life)
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-moving, impact-driven organisation

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements.

Compensation

At Verto, base salary is one part of your total compensation package. Final base pay will depend on your location (aligned to Verto’s compensation regions), as well as your experience, skills, and relevant qualifications. Your recruiter/hiring manager can share the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Right to Work

You must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Verto Education is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Verto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you require support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Data Privacy

By applying for this role, you acknowledge that Verto Education will process your personal data for recruitment purposes. This includes assessing your application, communicating with you, and managing the hiring process. Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Verto Education is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.