Assistant Demonstrator

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks enthusiastic individuals to support undergraduate students in practical learning. This role involves demonstrating equipment use, conducting experiments, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant MSci programme and possess advanced knowledge in their subject area. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and contributing to the university's international profile. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching skills while making a meaningful impact on students' learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MSci programme in a relevant subject.
• Experience in a similar role and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instruct students in practical equipment and experiments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and address technical issues.
• Contribute to teaching material development.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of relevant subject

Ability to assemble and use equipment

Clear explanation skills

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Education

Currently enrolled in level 4 or 5 of an MSci programme

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6

Job description

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under supervision, to demonstrate and provide instruction to students (both small groups and one-to-one) in the use of practical equipment, conduct experiments, workshops and/or processes and to answer questions related to those demonstrations for Undergraduate level 1 and 2 course(s) as appropriate.
2. To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.
3. To be aware of health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.
4. Maintain laboratory areas and identify and seek support to rectify any technical faults/problems with equipment.
5. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.
6. Where required, to provide factual feedback on student performance and any issues arising during the demonstration, to the course organiser.
7. Where required, to ensure that material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.
8. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate to enhance the learning experience.
9. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the course organiser or Head of School.
10. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in level 4 or 5 of an MSci programme at the University of Glasgow in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 [National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3] or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of relevant subject
• Ability to assemble and use equipment (including, where relevant, software packages) relevant to the experiments, exercises and/or processes.
• Sufficient knowledge and skills to explain clearly the item, issue or technique being demonstrated with some requirement to match that to the needs of the specific group.
• Will usually hold a degree, or equivalent, relevant to the teaching area.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.
• Commitment to the University’s published values and professional behaviours.