Tutor, Academic, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

UE06: 34,610.00 - £39,906.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata - with a range of £18.96 - £21.87 plus annual leave allowance.

CAHSS / School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

This is a guaranteed hours role, paid hourly

Fixed Term Contract - for 1 or 2 years.

The Opportunity:

Where curiosity becomes impact.

We offer careers and roles injust about everyarea you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is looking for Guaranteed Hours Tutors to deliver learning and teaching activities such as undergraduate tutorial sessions or other classroom activities, within an established programme and with specified learning outcomes as part of the integrated overall structure of courses and to enhance the learning experience of students. A key purpose of the role is to create a stimulating and interactive learning environment, where students can further their understanding of course topics and develop their academic skills, including critical thinking, analytical skills, argumentation and communication skills, and independence of learning.

This post is primarily aimed at History, Classics and Archaeology PhDstudents or PhDstudents registered on a related programme from another school. You can find details about eligibility here:

How to Apply

This advert relates to tutoring for Academic Year
2026/2027.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Degree relevant to teaching area.
• Demonstrable ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques to teaching and ability to understand the needs of a group and individual students and to provide appropriate guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Sufficient knowledge of the discipline/topics under discussion.
• Understanding of the basic principles of teaching, learning and assessment.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

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How to apply

Before submitting an application, applicants must discuss any proposed employment with their principal supervisor.

Tutors who are currently under contract with HCA, with an end date of 31/08/2026 or later, can re-apply for work for 2026/2027 using the link below and filling out the ‘Availability Form’ (you do not need to apply via this advert):

How to Apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

Once your application has been checked we will send you a link to the availability form, please complete as soon as possible. This will help the School to match you with the appropriate Teaching Support positions as they become available. It is also an opportunity for you to let us know the courses and areas you would be interested in to further develop your teaching skills.

Please make sure you clearly state the course title, the type of work you wish to undertake (tutor or demonstrator) and the number of…