GTA - Scottish Literature

Job Purpose

To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time students on Level 1 and Level 2 Scottish Literature, and associated administration as requested by the Head of School/Subject in Scottish Literature, in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials/seminars directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.

• 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, as appropriate, in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.

• 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.

• To undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Course Convenor/Head of Subject/Programme Director.

• To engage in training in teaching, assessment and other related activities, as required.

Dimensions

• Develop and maintain involvement in teaching plans with respect to teaching developments on an ongoing basis over the semester/s.

• Deliver teaching for undergraduate course s as appropriate.

• Undertake teaching in accordance with a fair distribution of departmental workload.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

• A1 Good first degree in subject area.
• 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

Job Features

Planning and Organising

• Effective organisational skills to effectively manage time and prioritise as appropriate teaching and administrative duties.
• Reactive and responsive responding to or passing on queries from students as appropriate.
• Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.

Decision Making

• Take decisions as appropriate in accordance with assessment processes, course content and committee advice and in consultation with the course convener and administrator.
• Prioritise own work.

Internal/External Relationships

Internal

• Head of College/School/Subject/Programme for exchanging information and learning and teaching strategy.
• Course convenor for curriculum delivery and overall assessment.
• U/G students for teaching and learning support.
• Academic support services for appropriate advice and for exchanging information.
• Student support services, to exchange information, refer/support students.

Problem Solving

• Act as first point of contact for problems/enquiries from students in subject area.
• Address teaching problems i.e. delivery of materials to mixed-ability groups etc.
• Assist students with issues relative to welfare.
• Inform students of the availability of relevant academic and support services within the University, where appropriate.