Graduate Teaching Assistant - Philosophy

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 School/Subject in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials/seminars directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.
2. To contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
3. 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.
4. To participate, as appropriate, in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.
5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning.
6. To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Course Convenor/Head of Subject/Programme Director.
7. To engage in training in teaching, assessment and other related activities, as required.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge / Qualifications

• A1 Honours degree (SCQF Level 10) relevant to the teaching area or have expertise in a relevant field, together with an understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.
• A2 A postgraduate qualification or equivalent, or current enrolment as a postgraduate research student.
• A3 Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.

Skills

• B1 Excellent communications and language skills both oral and written.
• B2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• B3 Time/project/ management skills as appropriate.
• B4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• B5 Ability to work with little supervision.
• B6 Self-motivation.
• B7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

Experience Essential

• C1 Participation in small group learning.
• C2 Successful completion of previous year's APR, where appropriate.

Desirable

• D1 Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree.
• D2 Previous teaching experience though not essential as appropriate training provided .