Demonstrator - School of Biodiversity One Hlth&Vet Med

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a candidate to support the teaching of postgraduate courses involving practical equipment and experiments. The role involves demonstrating techniques, assisting students, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess an Honours degree in a relevant subject and demonstrate advanced knowledge and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the subject area is required.
• Ability to effectively explain techniques relevant to students.
• Understanding of health and safety implications essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and provide instruction to students in practical equipment use.
• Assist students in conducting practical exercises.
• Ensure safety and functionality of equipment before sessions.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of relevant subject

Ability to assemble and use equipment

Effective communication skills

Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures

Education

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

Job description

Job Purpose

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.

To support teaching and assessment of students taking PGT courses involving practical equipment (including where relevant, software packages), experiments, exercises, techniques and/or processes that support the students in achieving the course intended learning outcomes, 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.
8. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
9. 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Advanced knowledge of relevant subject.
2. Ability to assemble and use equipment (including, where relevant, software packages) relevant to the experiments, exercises and/or processes.
3. 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.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Will usually hold a degree, or equivalent, relevant to the teaching area.
6. Understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.
7. Commitment to the University’s published values and professional behaviours.

Additional Information

Our School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our Athena Swan Silver award demonstrates our commitment to best practice in recruiting and supporting the career development and progression of female scientists, addressing gender inequalities in higher education. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) employment in academia. https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/athenaswan/

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) has 8 Schools that bring staff together around thematic strengths, across the strategic pillars of education, research and innovation. More information on the College can be accessed here: MVLS College Futures 2033