teaching assistant Sheffield, England
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to gain teaching experience at the University of Sheffield, a world top-100 University. As a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, you will form part of an energetic team of teaching specialists who support laboratory practical sessions and provide student support (e.g. through one-to-one and small group drop-in sessions). You will also give feedback on student work and assess coursework and examinations under the close supervision of an academic.
This position is fixed-term (20 months) and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience of university teaching. Training will be provided on-the-job and you will work in a team environment, liaising closely with academic staff, graduate teaching assistants and other teaching specialists.
You will have a good first degree, and preferably a Masters degree, in computer science or a closely related subject area. You should be able to demonstrate that you are well-qualified to teach foundational aspects of mathematics, programming, algorithms and software engineering. You will be an excellent communicator and team player, with an ability to plan and prioritise your work.
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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