Physics Demonstrator (Casual): Flexible Lab Support

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a Casual Academic - Demonstrator in the Department of Physics. The role is Casual Grade 5, part-time, with typical hours 0 and an hourly rate starting at £15.81, offering engagement during Michaelmas and Epiphany terms for undergraduate labs and tutorials.

Under supervision and training, you will guide students in laboratories, assist the tutor, deliver classes, attend briefings, and support practical sessions while ensuring safety and accurate marking

Qualifications

• Casual Grade 5 role for demonstrators and teaching support.

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
• May mark log books and field trip reports
• May mark problems and lab scripts

Job description

Durham University invites applications for a Casual Academic - Demonstrator in the Department of Physics. The role is Casual Grade 5, part-time, with typical hours 0 and an hourly rate starting at £15.81, offering engagement during Michaelmas and Epiphany terms for undergraduate labs and tutorials.

Under supervision and training, you will guide students in laboratories, assist the tutor, deliver classes, attend briefings, and support practical sessions while ensuring safety and accurate marking