Please note. This vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow students only and would be particularly suited to current School of Cancer Sciences Demonstrators due to course content.

Job Purpose

Within a clear and established teaching programme, contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by undertaking a range of teaching, assessment and administrative duties, at postgraduate taught level, to further the understanding of key course topics and assist students in drawing out key learning points from course materials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of postgraduate taught teaching.

2. Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of subjects at postgraduate taught level.

3. Participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, including effective communication of information, marking, assessment and timeous constructive feedback.

4. Assist with the development of appropriate teaching materials ensuring content and methods of delivery meet determined learning objectives.

5. Contribute to the effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and or online provision including the use of Moodle and other IT materials.

6. Apply specialist knowledge to teaching that best meet the needs of individuals and groups of learners, ensuring an inclusive and evidence based approach that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

7. Participate in the full assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques, including oral assessment, and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students that supports their learning.

8. Assist the transfer of knowledge and respond appropriately to the diverse range of learner support needs.

9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

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 Expert knowledge of the subject area.

Desirable

B1 Registered for and working towards the achievement of a PhD qualification in a relevant subject.

Skills

Essential

C1 Excellent communication and presentation skills.

C2 Ability to use IT and relevant software packages to support teaching and learning.

C3 Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

C4 Ability to work to deadlines.

C5 Commitment to the Universitys published values and professional behaviours.

Experience

Essential

E1 Experience of delivering and supporting undergraduate or postgraduate students either in an online, distance learning or face to face environment.

E2 Experience of supervising, mentoring or teaching students in practical and active learning environments.

E3 Relevant administrative experience (eg student support, course administration etc).

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum, pro-rated to the number of hours assigned to, and worked by you.

This post is offered on a part-time (no fixed working pattern) with a minimum of 37 hours throughout the entire contract, your hours will vary depending on your availability. It is fixed term from February 20206 with funding until May 2026. Please note this is not a full time post.

This vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow students only and would be particularly suited to current School of Cancer Sciences Demonstrators due to course content.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Carolyn Loveridge, Carolyn.Loveridge@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date 06 January 2026 at 23:45.