Graduate Teaching Assistant Glasgow, Scotland
University of Glasgow
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland
30502 - 34308 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Purpose
To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time students and associated administration as requested by the Head of School/Subject in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials/seminars directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.
- To contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
- To participate in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
- To participate, as appropriate, in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.
- 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.
- To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Course Convenor/Head of Subject/Programme Director.
- To engage in training in teaching, assessment and other related activities, as required.
Dimensions
Develop and maintain involvement in teaching plans with respect to teaching developments on an ongoing basis over the semester/s.
Deliver teaching for undergraduate course\[s\] as appropriate. Undertake teaching in accordance with a fair distribution of departmental workload.
Deliver teaching for undergraduate course\[s\] as appropriate. Undertake teaching in accordance with a fair distribution of departmental workload.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
A1 Good first degree in Psychology.
A1 Good first degree in Psychology.
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.
A3 Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.
Skills
B1 Excellent communications and language skills both oral and written.
B2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
B2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
B3 Time/project/ management skills as appropriate.
B4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
B4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
B5 Ability to work with little supervision.
B6 Self-motivation.
B6 Self-motivation.
B7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
B8 Ability to work with data using R.
Experience
Essential
C1 Participation in small group learning
C1 Participation in small group learning
C2 Successful completion of previous year's APR, where appropriate
Desirable
D1 Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree
D2 Previous teaching experience \[though not essential as appropriate training provided\]
D2 Previous teaching experience \[though not essential as appropriate training provided\]
Job Features
Planning and Organising
Effective organisational skills to effectively manage time and prioritise as appropriate teaching and administrative duties. Reactive and responsive -– responding to or passing on queries from students as appropriate.
Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.
Effective organisational skills to effectively manage time and prioritise as appropriate teaching and administrative duties. Reactive and responsive -– responding to or passing on queries from students as appropriate.
Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.
Decision Making
Take decisions as appropriate in accordance with assessment processes, course content and committee advice and in consultation with the course convener and administrator.
Prioritise own work.
Prioritise own work.
Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of College/School/Subject/Programme for exchanging information and learning and teaching strategy. Course convenor for curriculum delivery and overall assessment.
U/G students for teaching and learning support. Academic support services for appropriate advice and for exchanging information.
Student support services, to exchange information, refer/support students.
Head of College/School/Subject/Programme for exchanging information and learning and teaching strategy. Course convenor for curriculum delivery and overall assessment.
U/G students for teaching and learning support. Academic support services for appropriate advice and for exchanging information.
Student support services, to exchange information, refer/support students.
Problem Solving
Act as first point of contact for problems/enquiries from students in subject area.
Address teaching problems i.e. delivery of materials to mixed-ability groups etc. Assist students with issues relative to welfare.
Inform students of the availability of relevant academic and support services within the University, where appropriate.
Address teaching problems i.e. delivery of materials to mixed-ability groups etc. Assist students with issues relative to welfare.
Inform students of the availability of relevant academic and support services within the University, where appropriate.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £30,502 - £34,308 per annum pro rata.
This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.
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.
