Demonstrator - School of Infection & Immunity

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Demonstrator to support teaching in practical computing exercises for PGT courses. The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree in a relevant subject, training in bioinformatics or computer programming, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting lab sessions, assisting in marking assessments, and ensuring health and safety compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance the university's international profile.

Qualifications

• A1. SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline.
• A2. Training in bioinformatics or computer programming required.
• A3. Advanced knowledge of the 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.

Responsibilities

• Support computing lab practical sessions and seminars in the subject specialism.
• Ensure health and safety compliance during lab sessions.
• Assist in marking student assessments with defined criteria.
• Contribute to the drafting of marker comments and feedback for students.
• Check functionality of IT equipment used by students.

Skills

Excellent practical computing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject

Training in bioinformatics or computer programming

Job description

Grade 5

Demonstrator

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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.

Job Purpose

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks/exercise instructions.
• Where required, to assist in marking student assessments set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.
• Where appropriate, to assist in marking student assessments set by the course organiser in a second marking role.
• Where required, to contribute to the drafting of appropriate marker comments and feedback to students, in association with first markers and the course leader.
• 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.
• To engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan: World Changers Together.

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

• 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.

Skills

Essential:

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