Graduate Teaching Assistant - Management

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Glasgow is looking for a candidate to contribute to undergraduate teaching and assessment duties. The role involves planning and delivering educational content, assisting with course administration, and ensuring a high-quality student experience. Desired qualifications include an Honours degree in a relevant field and a professional teaching qualification. Applications close on 27th Feb 2026.

Qualifications

• A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
• Professional teaching qualification or working towards one.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the required subject.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate teaching.
• Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities.
• Participate in course administration duties and provide feedback.
• Assist with the development of appropriate teaching materials.
• Contribute to the effective use of learning technologies.
• Participate in the full assessment process and provide feedback.
• Assist with supervision of student projects and dissertations.
• Engage in continuing professional development activities.
• Undertake reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile.

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities

Education

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject

Professional teaching qualification or working towards one

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.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by undertaking a range of teaching, assessment and administrative duties, principally at undergraduate level, as requested by the Programme Director/Head of Subject, in order to contribute to learning and teaching objectives in The Adam Smith Business School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate teaching.

2. Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.

3. Participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, including effective communication of information, marking, assessment and timeous constructive feedback.

4. Assist with the development of appropriate teaching materials ensuring content and methods of delivery meet determined learning objectives.

5. Contribute to the effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision including the use of Moodle and other ICT materials.

6. Apply specialist knowledge to teaching that best meet the needs of individuals and groups of learners, ensuring an inclusive and evidence-based approach that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

7. Participate in the full assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques, including oral assessment, and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students that supports their learning.

8. Assist with the supervision of student projects, dissertations, and any practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge, and respond appropriately to the diverse range of learner support/ needs.

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, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2 Professional teaching qualification or working towards one

A3 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the required subject

Skills & Experience

Skills

C1 Ability to work independently and as part of a team C2 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly

Experience

E1 Relevant experience of teaching E2 Excellent communication skills both oral and written E3 Relevant administrative experience [e.g. Student support, course administration etc.]

Closing Date 27th Feb 2026 @23:45