Graduate Teaching Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to acquire skills and experience in curriculum design and teaching delivery in a high priority topic area.

he role will provide an excellent basis for careers in teaching-focussed/learning and development roles in academic and healthcare settings, operational roles within data science and health informatics, or to continue further study in these areas.

You will assist with and actively contribute to ensuring that programmes in the Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences receive the support they need to deliver high quality teaching and a transformative student experience.

Some key components of your work will include:

Support tutors with preparing and delivering online and inperson teaching sessions, including developing and providing additional teaching materials
Facilitate student learning through moderating (online) discussions around course themes
Assist tutors with other coursespecific administrative activities, including keeping records of student attendance and engagement
Conduct formative and summative assessments, while providing students with constructive feedback
Enable the development and sharing of best practices for delivery of different teaching formats across programmes and courses in the Division
Assist with coordinating GTA support across the Division

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Dr Sabine van der Veer.

Tel:

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.