Demonstrator - School of Infection & Immunity

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.

Grade 5

Demonstrator

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To support teaching and assessment of students taking PGT courses involving practical computing exercises and projects in the life sciences through demonstration, oversight and problem-solving activities that support the students in achieving the course intended learning outcomes.

To offer assistance and advice to students as appropriate, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the practical content relates to the wider area of study.

• 1. To support computing lab practical sessions and class or small-group seminars in the subject specialism through demonstration and oversight, including pro-active interaction with students, answering their questions, and helping to solve problems the students are encountering.
• 2. To be aware of any health and safety implications of the activities of students in lab sessions, and to take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the session leader and course leader.
• 3.To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks/exercise instructions.
• 4. Where required, to assist in marking student assessments set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.
• 5. Where appropriate, to assist in marking student assessments set by the course organiser in a second marking role.
• 6. Where required, to contribute to the drafting of appropriate marker comments and feedback to students, in association with first markers and the course leader.
• 7. Where required, to check that IT equipment and infrastructure used and deployed by the students are functional and in good working order and to take steps to rectify any IT-related problems encountered.
• 8. To engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• 9. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• 10. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan:
  World Changers Together

• A1. SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
• A2. Training in bioinformatics or computer programming.
• A3. Advanced knowledge of content covered within the courses taught on.
• A4. Awareness of the intended learning outcomes of the courses taught on.
• A5. Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.

• C1. Excellent practical computing skills.
• C2. Excellent communication skills.

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.

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 - pensions handbook , 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

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