Politics Gta - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose

To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time students and associated administration as requested by the Head of Subject/Head of School Administration and to contribute to the achievement of the School's strategic objectives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities relating to tutorials, marking and assessment.
To contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
To participate in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
To participate in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.
To contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning.
To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Head of Subject or Head of School.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A2. Current University of Glasgow doctoral student
Desirable
B1. Relevant professional experience and/or professional teaching qualification.

Skills
Essential
C1 Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
C3 Time management skills.
C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
C5 Ability to work with little supervision.
C6 Self-motivation.
C7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
C8 Ability to manage groups of people, such as in a classroom environment

Experience
Desirable
F1 Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
F2 Course administration experience.
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Job Features

Dimensions
a) Deliver teaching for undergraduate and/or postgraduate course(s) as appropriate.
b) Develop and maintain involvement in teaching plans with respect to teaching developments on an ongoing basis throughout year.

Planning & Organising
a) Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate teaching and administrative duties.
c) Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.

Decision Making
a) Take decisions as appropriate in accordance with assessment processes and tutorial content.
b) Prioritise own work

Internal/External Relationships

Internal_

a) Head of Subject/School for exchanging information and learning and teaching strategy.
b) Staff/ students to advise and motivate.
c) UG students for teaching and learning support.
d) Academic support/ administrative services for appropriate advice and for exchanging information.
e) Student support services, to exchange information, refer/ support students.

External_

f) Interaction with academic colleagues in other Universities to exchange ideas and information about teaching practices.

Problem Solving
a) Act as first point of contact for problems/enquiries from students in Subject.
b) Solve teaching problems e.g. delivery of materials to mixed-ability groups
c) Assist students with pastoral issues.