Demonstrator - MVLS College Services

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave (full-time equivalent)

Pensions information

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing membership

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a Demonstrator to support teaching labs within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. You will demonstrate experiments, assist students, and help prepare materials and equipment for sessions.

This fractional, fixed-term post requires a degree in a relevant subject and knowledge of health and safety procedures. You will contribute to teaching resources and student assessment as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the subject area.
• Ability to assemble and use equipment and software relevant to experiments.
• Ability to explain clearly the item or technique demonstrated and adapt to learner needs.
• Usually holds a degree or equivalent relevant to teaching area.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Commitment to the University’s values and professional behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, demonstrate and instruct students in the use of equipment and procedures.
• Assist students with practical exercises and provide guidance.
• Maintain health and safety and raise concerns with the course organiser.
• Contribute to development of teaching materials and workbooks.
• Assist in marking student tests using defined criteria.
• Provide factual feedback on student performance to the course organiser.
• Ensure equipment and materials are prepared before sessions.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Head of School.
• Contribute to enhancing the University’s international profile in line with the Strategic Plan.

Education

Honours degree (A1 SCQF Level 10)

Job description

Demonstrator

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL, VETERINARY & LIFE SCIENCES

COLLEGE SERVICES – EDUCATION HUB

GRADE 5

Job Purpose

To demonstrate the use of practical equipment (including where relevant, software packages), experiments, exercises, techniques and/or processes that may form an element of an undergraduate course of study in line with specific learning objectives, set by others.

To oversee students carrying out such experiments, exercises etc and offer assistance as appropriate.

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.
• 2.To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.
• 3.To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.
• 4. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.
• 5. Where required, to assist in marking student tests set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.
• 6. Where required, to provide factual feedback on student performance and any issues arising the course of the demonstration, to the course organiser.
• 7. Where required, to ensure that equipment is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.
• 9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• 10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• 11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

C1 Advanced knowledge of relevant subject

C2 Ability to assemble and use equipment (including, where relevant, software packages) relevant to the experiments, exercises and/or processes.

C3 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. Effective communication skills.

C4 Will usually hold a degree, or equivalent, relevant to the teaching area.

C5 Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.

C6 Commitment to the University’s published values and professional behaviours.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.

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/.
• 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.

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.