Graduate Teaching Assistant

SOAS, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies. The position involves supporting teaching and course coordination during a four-week period. Ideal candidates will be current SOAS PhD students with expertise in museum studies, and the ability to deliver engaging lessons to diverse students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have specialist knowledge related to museum studies or curating.
• Ability to teach and engage with diverse student backgrounds is essential.
• Experience in course preparation and administration required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and oversee students during visits.
• Handle course preparation and marking responsibilities.
• Coordinate and administer the course activities.

Skills

Expertise in museum studies

Time management skills

Ability to develop engaging lessons

Professional proficiency in Arabic

Job description

Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant – Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies [INTERNAL ONLY]
Salary: Salary starting at Grade 6 (£23.17 per hour, inclusive of London Allowance). Contact teaching hours are paid at a multiplier of 2.5 basic hours, with annual leave accrued and paid in March, July and December)
Location: Bloomsbury, London (Successful candidate must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract)
Contract type: Part-time, Fixed Term subject to SOAS Term dates and module-specific responsibilities.

Please note: This position is available to current SOAS PhD students only

About the role

The School of Arts has vacancies for fixed-term Graduate Teaching Assistants to support the teaching and delivery of the SOAS-Effat University Joint Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies during the four-week teaching period in July (7 July–1 August 2025).

Responsibilities may include assisting with teaching, coordinating and overseeing students during museum and gallery visits, course preparation and administration, marking, and other tasks as deemed necessary by the programme convenor.

Skills and experience

Candidates should have specialist knowledge and experience in disciplines related to the contracted course—particularly in museum studies, museology, heritage studies, and/or curating. They must be able to design and develop lessons and deliver engaging teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds. Strong time management skills are essential, including the ability to plan work independently and meet varied deadlines.

Professional working proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Please select from the modules:

• Museum Collections in Practice (15PARH115/15PIAH115)
• Engagement, Audiences and Access (15PARH116/15PIAH116)
• Curation in a Digital Age (15PARH114/15PIAH114)

Closing Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interview dates to be confirmed

For further information about the role, please contact Dr Gizeh Rangel De Lazaro: [e-mail].

Payment will generally be made over a period of ten, seven or four months according to your teaching and marking responsibilities. Annual salary will be calculated based on the number of contracted hours. 

Due to the volume of applications received, and the ad hoc nature of appointments, we will only be able to contact candidates if we are interested in inviting them to an online interview 

Please note that it will not be possible for SOAS to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read ourJob Applicant Notice.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.