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 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

• 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

Essential:

A1 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.