Graduate Teaching Assistant - Economics

Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by undertaking a range of teaching, assessment and administrative duties, principally at undergraduate level, as requested by the Programme Director/Head of Subject, in order to contribute to learning and teaching objectives in The Adam Smith Business School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate teaching.
2. Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.
3. Participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, including 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 ICT 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 full 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, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge Qualifications

Essential:

1. A1 SCQF Level 10 Honours degree in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent
2. A2 Professional teaching qualification or working towards one
3. A3 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the required subject

Skills

Essential:

• C1 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• C2 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly

Experience

Essential:

• E1 Relevant experience of teaching
• E2 Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• E3 Relevant administrative experience e.g. Student support, course administration etc

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Benefits

• 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.

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 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.

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