Demonstrator

COLLEGE OF MVLS

SCHOOLOF CANCER SCIENCES

Research And Teaching

-GRADE 5

Job Purpose

To support classes/sessions in subject specialism on the demonstration of MSc Cancer Research and Precision Oncology Core Skills course through the demonstration of exercises in line with agreed learning outcomes of the course. To direct specific tasks on common cancer research techniques and to oversee students carrying out practical exercises. To offer assistance, as appropriate, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To support classes/sessions in the subject specialism on the demonstration of MSc Cancer Research and Precision Oncology Core Skills course (both small groups and one-to-one) and to answer questions related to those demonstrations, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.
2. To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.
3. To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.
4. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.
6. Where required, to provide factual feedback to students and the course organiser.
7. Where required, to ensure that equipment, exercise or process is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential 

A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree) in subject specialism.
A2. Expert knowledge of relevant subject/class/session.

A3. Awareness of learning outcomes of course.

Skills

Essential 

C1. Excellent communication skills.

Experience

Essential 

E1.To be proficient in the techniques being demonstrated to the students.

Job Features

Dimensions 

No financial responsibilities. Not responsible for any other members of staff. Will lead sessions unassisted.

Planning and Organising 

Demonstrators must ensure they are familiar with the subject/class/session to be demonstrated and clarify anything where necessary with the course organiser/work supervisor beforehand. Must ensure they are aware of the relevant learning outcomes for the course.
May be required to troubleshoot any problems with the subject/class/session. Planning may be required to deliver the prescribed tasks within preset parameters of session.

 
Decision Making 

 May mark simple student reports against set criteria. Would feedback to course organiser/work supervisor any concerns e.g. about student performance. May make suggestions to course organiser on ways in which sessions could be amended/improved.

Key Contacts/Relationships

Students: demonstrate mainly to undergraduate students; In academic areas: Course organiser and other academic staff; In staff areas: relevant technical or supervisory staff.