Demonstrator - MVLS College Services

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a demonstrator to guide students in practical classes, assist with experiments, and ensure a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess an Honours degree in a relevant subject and have advanced knowledge of practical equipment. This position offers a warm organizational culture, generous leave, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

41 days of leave for full-time staff

Pension and benefits packages

Flexible working approach

Free 6-month sport membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrate practical use of equipment and techniques to students.
• Assist in marking and providing feedback on student performance.
• Contribute to teaching material development.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the use of practical equipment and conduct experiments.
• Oversee students in practical exercises and ensure safety.
• Prepare materials and ensure equipment functionality before sessions.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of relevant subject

Effective communication skills

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Education

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject

Tools

Relevant software packages

Job description

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 SchoolAdministrator.

GRADE 5

Job Purpose

To demonstrate the use of practical equipment (including where relevant, software packages), experiments, exercises, techniques and/or processes that may form an element of an undergraduate course of study in line with specific learning objectives, set by others.

To oversee students carrying out such experiments, exercises etc and offer assistance as appropriate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Under supervision, to demonstrate and provide instruction to students (both small groups and one-to-one) in the use of practical equipment, conduct experiments, workshops and/or processes and to answer questions related to those demonstrations.

2.To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.

3.To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.

4. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.

5. Where required, to assist in marking student tests set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.

6. Where required, to provide factual feedback on student performance and any issues arising the course of the demonstration, to the course organiser.

7. Where required, to ensure that equipment is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.

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.

Qualifications

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

C1 Advanced knowledge of relevant subject

C2 Ability to assemble and use equipment (including, where relevant, software packages) relevant to the experiments, exercises and/or processes.

C3 Sufficient knowledge and skills to explain clearly the item, issue or technique being demonstrated with some requirement to match that to the needs of the specific group. Effective communication skills.

C4 Will usually hold a degree, or equivalent, relevant to the teaching area.

C5 Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.

C6 Commitment to the University’s published values and professional behaviours.

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, 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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ 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.