Graduate Teaching Assistant - English Language and Linguistics

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.

Effectively and efficiently to undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time Pre-Honours students in English Language and Linguistics and associated administration as requested by the Head of School/Subject in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.

• To deliver Pre-Honours tutorials/seminars, which will include the supervision of group work and the leading of class discussion.
• To ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
• To participate in the marking of written assessments, and providing timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
• To undertake limited administrative duties such as recording attendance.
• To engage in pedagogical training, organised by the School and the Subject.

• 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 English Language/Linguistics or a related subject

• 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.

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

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