Graduate Teaching Assistant - History

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated individual to undertake teaching duties for full-time and part-time students. The role involves delivering lectures, developing teaching materials, and engaging in curriculum design. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and excellent communication skills, contributing to a collaborative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Good first degree in subject area.
• Postgraduate qualification or current enrolment as a postgraduate research student.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and assessment activities at undergraduate level.
• Contribute to curriculum development and design.
• Provide effective feedback to students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Education

Good first degree in subject area

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time students and associated administration as requested by the Head of School/Subject in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials/seminars directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.

2. To contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.

3. To participate in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

4. To participate, as appropriate, in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.

5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning.

6. To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Course Convenor/Head of Subject/Programme Director.

7. To engage in training in teaching, assessment and other related activities, as required.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. Good first degree in subject area.
A2. A postgraduate qualification or equivalent, or current enrolment as a postgraduate research student
A3. Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.

Skills

Essential:
C1.Excellent communications and language skills both oral and written.

C2. Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
C3. Time/project/ management skills as appropriate.
C4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
C5. Ability to work with little supervision.
C6. Self-motivation.
C7. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

Experience

Essential
E1. Participation in small group learning
E2. Successful completion of previous year's APR, where appropriate

Desirable
F1. Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree
F2. Previous teaching experience [though not essential as appropriate training provided]

Closing Date Thursday 5th June 2025 @ 23.45