Casual Lab & Class Demonstrator — Math Sciences

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a casual Demonstrator (Grade 5) to support laboratory and computing sessions within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The role involves guiding students, assisting the class leader, and helping deliver practical classes with attention to safety and student conduct.

Typical hours are 14 per session, with an ongoing closing date. This casual position offers flexible engagement under an atypical contract while contributing to high-quality teaching within a

Responsibilities

• Guide students in the experimental laboratory, computing class, workshop or similar
• Assist the class leader as required, such as developing enhanced experiments
• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of classes.
• Attend annual briefing for demonstrators
• Attend training sessions for each activity
• Assist the class supervisor in her/his duties in running the session
• To be present throughout each taught session, with reasonable breaks
• To ensure safe working practices and good order
• Provide support for students in practical classes
• Help ensure appropriate student conduct
• May mark logbooks and field trip reports

Job description

Durham University is seeking a casual Demonstrator (Grade 5) to support laboratory and computing sessions within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The role involves guiding students, assisting the class leader, and helping deliver practical classes with attention to safety and student conduct.

Typical hours are 14 per session, with an ongoing closing date. This casual position offers flexible engagement under an atypical contract while contributing to high-quality teaching within a