Teaching Assistant/Fellow

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow seeks a lecturer to deliver teaching in the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in postgraduate teaching. The role includes course development, delivering high-quality educational experiences, and collaborative contributions to the academic environment. This full-time position offers a salary of £41,064 to £46,049 and includes extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

41 days of leave for full-time staff

Pension and benefits

Flexible working approach

Free 6-month UofG Sport membership

Qualifications

• A first degree in a relevant subject.
• Specialist knowledge of bio-business or entrepreneurship.
• Experience in delivering postgraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and assessment in MVLS.
• Contribute to course development and delivery.
• Ensure high standards of educational opportunities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

Learning, Teaching and Scholarship Post

Job Purpose

To deliver teaching and assessment in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS), particularly on courses related to: Bio-business, entrepreneurship, clinical trials or science communication. To teach and actively contribute to the knowledge, understanding and skills of students in the College of MVLS. Work within a team to ensure academic delivery in this area and to contribute as required to the general academic administrative duties of taught programmes. To liaise with academic colleagues within MVLS and University-wide, to develop a vibrant and attractive course portfolio providing excellent training and student experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with clusters of programmes to contribute to the re-development of programme plans andimplement the development and co-ordination of new academic content.
• Contribute to course creation, development and delivery, including tutoring support, within theprogrammes. Working with teams of academics and in coordination with the education hub administrative team as required.
• Support the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, inaccordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained at the University’s high standards. Contribute to the design and coordinate the implementation of new teaching and learning approaches.
• Engagement in scholarship to support teaching and student support activities and applying up-to date research to all teaching. Ensuring necessary input of expert material into courses fromcontributing academics and external sources where required.
• Maintain and develop knowledge in the subject area through liaison with the schools in the college.
• Keep abreast with advancements in technology, their applications, and continually updating bothknowledge and skills in support of teaching excellence as appropriate to the subject area.
• Provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning; and toensure that appropriate structures are built into the programme to ensure a consistent approach from all contributors.
• Provide support to colleagues to aid development of teaching and contribute to the ongoingdevelopment and design of the current programmes run by the College of MVLS.
• Work with colleagues in other areas of the University to provide consistent teaching, assessment,and feedback across our programmes.
• Participate in recruitment and conversion, induction, and orientation activities as appropriate.
• Undertake other teaching related duties as requested by the Dean of Learning & Teaching or delegate.
• For Appointment at Grade 7: Undertake other related duties, including management and leadership activities, as requested by the Dean of Learning & Teaching or delegate.
• Participate in the performance and development review processes, as appropriate, in accordance with university strategy.
• Contribute to the implementation of the College Education Strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

• A1. A first degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS.
• A2. Specialist knowledge of bio-business or entrepreneurship or a related subject area to aid the ability to coordinate and develop teaching in these areas.
• A3. A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area to MVLS.

For appointment at Grade 7:

• A4. A PhD in a relevant subject area to MVLS or equivalent teaching experience.

Desirable:

• B1. Knowledge of university academic policy and procedures.
• B2. Knowledge of e-learning, teaching methodology, learning design and pedagogy.

Skills

Essential:

• C1. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, presentation and communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to deal with issues using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• C2. Enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning, including communication with students and academic staff.
• C3. Ability to use initiative and to exercise independent judgement.
• C4. Possess proven time, project, and people management skills.
• C5. Ability to work proactively, multi-task and show a high degree of responsibility.
• C6. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
• C7. Ability to teach flexibly across disciplinary boundaries.

Experience

Essential:

• E1. Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching in disciplines related to MVLS PGT programmes.

For Appointment at Grade 7:

• E2. Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching and assessment in disciplines related to MVLS PGT programmes.

Desirable

• F1. Experience of co‑ordinating a teaching programme.
• F2. Experience of developing teaching content.
• F3. Record of accomplishment in published research and/or delivery of teaching in a subject related area.
• F4. Experience of working in virtual learning environments.
• F5. Experience of teaching in an international institution or with international students.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

This post is full time and fixed term for up to 3 years.

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, 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 here.

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Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Cheryl Woolhead, [e-mail]

Closing Date: 12 January 2026 at 23:45.