Teaching Assistant/Fellow

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a dedicated and talented academic to teach on postgraduate programmes in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. As part of a dynamic team, the successful candidate will contribute to course development, innovative teaching methods, and student support while working within a vibrant academic community dedicated to high standards of education. This full-time position includes opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment that values diversity and equality.

Benefits

41 days of leave for full-time staff

Free 6-month UofG Sport membership for new staff

Pension benefits and discounts

A flexible approach to working

Qualifications

• Essential: A first degree and a Master's in a relevant subject area.
• For Grade 7: A PhD or equivalent teaching experience.
• Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching in MVLS disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to course creation, development, and delivery.
• Provide effective and timely feedback to students.
• Engage in scholarship and develop innovative teaching approaches.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

A first degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS

PhD in a relevant subject area to MVLS

Job description

Job Purpose

To deliver Postgraduate Taught Programmes (PGT) in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS), particularly on courses related to: animal welfare science, ethics and law; habitat creation, monitoring and assessment; and One Health. To teach and to actively contribute to the knowledge, understanding and skills of postgraduate students in the College of MVLS. Work within a team to ensure academic delivery in this area and to contribute as required to the general academic administrative duties of PGT programmes. To liaise with academic colleagues within MVLS and University-wide, to develop a vibrant and attractive PGT portfolio providing excellent training and student experience at postgraduate level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work with clusters of programmes to contribute to the re-development of programme plans andimplement the development and co-ordination of new academic content.

2. Contribute to course creation, development and delivery, including tutoring support, within theprogrammes. Working with teams of academics and in coordination with the PGT administrative team as required.

3. Support the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, inaccordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained at the University’s high standards. Contribute to the design and coordinate the implementation of new teaching and learning approaches.

4. Engagement in scholarship to support teaching and student support activities and applying up-to date research to all teaching. Ensuring necessary input of expert material into courses fromcontributing academics and external sources where required.

5. Maintain and develop knowledge in the subject area through liaison with the schools in the college.

6. Keep abreast with advancements in technology, their applications, and continually updating bothknowledge and skills in support of teaching excellence as appropriate to the subject area.

7. Provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning; and toensure that appropriate structures are built into the programme to ensure a consistent approach from all contributors.

8. Provide support to colleagues to aid development of teaching and contribute to the ongoingdevelopment and design of the current PGT programmes run by the College of MVLS.

9. Work with colleagues in other areas of the University to provide consistent teaching, assessment,and feedback across our PGT programmes.

10. Participate in recruitment and conversion, induction, and orientation activities as appropriate.

11. Undertake other PGT related duties as requested by the Dean of Learning & Teaching or delegate.

For Appointment at Grade 7:

12. Undertake other PGT related duties, including management and leadership activities,as requested by the Dean of Learning & Teaching or delegate.

12. Participate in the performance and development review processes, as appropriate, in accordance with university strategy.

13. Contribute to the implementation of the College Education Strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. A first degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS.

A2 Specialist knowledge in ecology and/or animal behavioural ecology or a related subject area to aid the ability to coordinate and develop teaching in these areas.

A3. A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS.

For appointment at Grade 7:

A4. A PhD in a relevant subject area to MVLS or equivalent teaching experience.

Desirable:

B1. Knowledge of university academic policy and procedures.

B2. Knowledge of e-learning, teaching methodology, learning design and pedagogy.

B3. Specialist knowledge relating to ecological consultancy, human-wildlife conflict and/or One Health, particularly in the context of climate change.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, presentation and communication (written and oral) skillswith the ability to deal with issues using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

C2. Enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning, including communication with students andacademic staff.

C3. Ability to use initiative and to exercise independent judgement.

C4. Possess proven time, project, and people management skills.

C5. Ability to work proactively, multi-task and show a high degree of responsibility.

C6. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

C7. Ability to teach flexibly across disciplinary boundaries.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching in disciplines related to MVLS PGT programmes.

For Appointment at Grade 7:

E2. Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching and assessment in disciplines related to MVLS PGT programmes.

Desirable

F1. Experience of co-ordinating a teaching programme.

F2. Experience of developing teaching content.

F3. Record of accomplishment in published research and/or delivery of teaching in a subject relatedarea.

F4. Experience of working in virtual learning environments.

F5. Experience of teaching in an international institution or with international students.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade6/7, £33,482 - £37,174/£40,497 - £45,413 per annum

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.

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, benefits and discount packages.

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.

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. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Cheryl Woolhead, [e-mail]

Closing Date: 01 July 2025 at 23:45.