Job Purpose
Contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by supporting a range of teaching, assessment and administrative duties, as requested by the Programme Lead/ Course Lead or equivalent.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching.
2. Support in the delivery of a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of subjects.
3. Participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, including supporting effective communication of information, marking, assessment and timeous constructive feedback.
4. Assist with the development of appropriate teaching materials ensuring content and methods of delivery meet determined learning objectives.
5. Contribute to the effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision including the use of Moodle and other IT materials.
6. Apply specialist knowledge to teaching that best meet the needs of individuals and groups of learners, ensuring an inclusive and evidence-based approach that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
7. Participate in the formative assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques, including oral assessment, and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students that supports their learning.
8. Assist with the supervision of student projects, dissertations, and any practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge, and respond appropriately to the diverse range of learner support/ needs.
9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Qualifications/ Knowledge
* A1 Honours degree (SCQF Level 10) relevant to the teaching area or have expertise in a relevant field
* A2 Registered for and working towards the achievement of a PhD qualification in a relevant subject at the University of Glasgow.
* A3 Successful completion of the latest Annual Progress Review.
* A4 Understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.
* A5 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the required subject
* Skills
* C1 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* C2 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly
* C3 Excellent communication skills both oral and written
* C4 Ability to use IT and relevant software packages to support teaching and learning
* Experience
* E1 Relevant administrative experience (e.g. Student support, course administration etc.)
* E2 Relevant experience of teaching.
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