Part-Time Teaching

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University seeks a candidate for Part-Time Teaching (26000975) in the Department of History. The role is combined teaching and marking, at Casual Grade 6, with duties including planning, delivering courses, updating syllabi, and supervising student projects.

Applicants must be current PhD students registered at Durham University, supervised by at least one member of the Department of History. Closing date 24-Sep-2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach courses/deliver tutorials as specified by the relevant department.
• Provide and update syllabus materials.
• Assist with curriculum development and the production of Learning & Teaching materials.
• Set and/or mark assessments according to relevant published criteria.
• Keep accurate records of marks awarded, liaising with the departmental assessment team as necessary.
• Provide oral and/or written feedback to students in line with departmental policy, procedures and timescales.
• Assist and direct student projects as required.
• Ensure that students follow ethical guidelines in conducting their projects.
• Help ensure appropriate student conduct, implement the University’s code of conduct and report any concerns to the academic mentor.
• Monitor the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately.
• Maintain registers and monitor attendance.

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - Part-Time Teaching (26000975)

Job Description

Part-Time Teaching (26000975)

Department of History

Fixed Term - Atypical

Closing Date

24-Sep-2026, 10:59:00 PM

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Please note that it is a requirement of the role that applicants must be current PhD students registered at Durham University, supervised by at least one member of the Department of History.

Role

Responsibilities

Combined Role (predominantly teaching)

Casual Grade 6

Teaching and marking

Plan, prepare, and teach courses/deliver tutorials as specified by the relevant department.

Provide and update syllabus materials.

Assist with curriculum development and the production of Learning & Teaching materials.

Set and/or mark assessments according to relevant published criteria.

Keep accurate records of marks awarded, liaising with the departmental assessment team as necessary.

Provide oral and/or written feedback to students in line with departmental policy, procedures and timescales.

Student supervision

Assist and direct student projects as required.

Ensure that students follow ethical guidelines in conducting their projects.

General

Help ensure appropriate student conduct, implement the University’s code of conduct and report any concerns to the academic mentor.

Monitor the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately.

Maintain registers and monitor attendance.

Requirements

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject area.

Attend relevant briefings and training sessions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]