teaching assistant Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Teaching Assistant (Geographic Information Systems)
The Department of Geography and Environment seeks to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant in Geographic Information Systems. The post is for a fixed term (10 months) tenable from 01 September 2023 until 30 June 2024. The principal duties of the role will be to contribute to the undergraduate GIS curriculum, including delivering lectures, tutorials and other small group classes, and field courses. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to academic administrative duties and help with outreach activities.
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The successful candidate will have or be in the process of completing a PhD in Geography or a cognate discipline, or evidence/experience of scholarly activity commensurate with such a qualification, ideally with a focus on environmental applications of GIS. They will be able to contribute to introductory and specialist GIS teaching. Ideally, candidates will have experience of undergraduate teaching and have the ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to students. Candidates should be able to work well as part of a team and be willing to work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines across the School and University.
Salary will be on Grade 5, a salary of £30,619. The position is for 10 months. This role is full time but we will consider part time applications, flexible down to 0.7 FTE.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Joseph Pierce, Head of Department, Geography and Environment. Email: [email protected]
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: GEO447A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 28 July 2023
The School of Geosciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
