Graduate Teaching Assistant - History

Posted 08 June 2026 Location Glasgow Job Type GTA and Demonstrator Reference 201413 Expiry 05 Jul 2026 23:59

Job description

Applications for this post will only be processed where you are a University of Glasgow student and have been given the vacancy number by your Local School Administrator.

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

Essential:

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

Essential:

C1 Excellent communications and language skills both oral and written. C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

C3 Time/project/ management skills as appropriate. 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.

Experience

Essential

E1 Participation in small group learning E2 Successful completion of previous year’s APR, where appropriate

Desirable:

F1 Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree F2 Previous teaching experience [though not essential as appropriate training provided].

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