Graduate Teaching Assistant Glasgow, Scotland
University of Glasgow
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland
31502 - 35308 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Purpose
To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the provision of teaching resources for full time and part time students and associated administration as requested by the Senior Teaching Technician in order to contribute to the School objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment materials, including training materials directed towards supporting the delivery of online and blended learning in subjects at undergraduate level.
2. To contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
3. To participate in analysis of the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to technical and academic staff.
4. To assist in the transfer of knowledge by advising students and demonstrating staff, collectively and individually, on skills, methods and techniques which may include facilitating different forms of small group work and/or participating in the supervision of practical work.
5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning.
6. To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Senior Teaching Technician.
7. To engage in training in teaching, assessment and other related activities, as required.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Good first degree in subject area.
A2 A postgraduate qualification or equivalent, or current enrolment as a postgraduate research student.
A3 Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Excellent communication and language skills both oral and written.
C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
C3 Time/project/management skills as appropriate.
C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
C5 Ability to work with little supervision.
C6 Self-motivation.
C7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
Experience
Essential:
E1 Participation in small group learning.
Desirable:
F1 Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree.
F2 Previous teaching experience.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £31,502 - £35,308 per annum, pro-rata.
This post is part time 0.2 FTE (7 hours per week) and is offered on a fixed term basis for 22 months.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Vacancy reference number: 111611
Closing date: 29 March 2023
