Graduate School Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Purpose

To deliver Postgraduate Taught Programmes (PGT) in the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences (MVLS) and contribute to the reconstruction of the current service, as well as the coordination and delivery of academic content. To teach and actively contribute to postgraduate students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills at the College of MVLS. Work as part of a team to ensure academic delivery in this area and contribute as needed to the overall academic administrative activities of PGT programmes. To collaborate with academic colleagues within MVLS and throughout the University to create a vibrant and appealing PGT portfolio that provides great training and student experience at the postgraduate level.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Collaborate with program clusters to contribute to the redevelopment of programme plans, as well as the production and coordination of new academic content.

2. Assist with course formulation, development, and delivery, including tutoring help, within the programmes. Working with academic teams and coordinating with the PGT administration team as needed.

3. Encourage the development of creative and new ways to teaching and learning in accordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that educational possibilities for students remain at the University’s high level. Contribute to the creation and implementation of novel teaching and learning strategies.

4. Participation in scholarship programs that promote teaching and student support activities, as well as the use of current research to all instruction. Ensuring the necessary input of expert content into courses from

Academics and external sources will be consulted if needed.

5. Maintain and expand subject knowledge through collaboration with the college’s schools.

6. Stay current on technological breakthroughs and applications, and constantly update both knowledge and abilities to enhance teaching excellence as applicable to the subject area.

7. Provide students with effective, timely, and relevant feedback to assist their learning, and ensure that suitable frameworks are established into the program to ensure a consistent approach from all contributors.

8. Assist colleagues in developing their teaching skills and assist to the continuous development and design of the present PGT programmes offered by the College of MVLS.

9. Collaborate with colleagues from different departments of the University to ensure consistent teaching, evaluation, and feedback across our PGT programmes.

10. Participate in recruitment, conversion, induction, and orientation activities as needed.

11. Perform additional PGT-related activities as assigned by the Dean of Postgraduate Teaching or delegate.

For Appointment in Grade 7:

12. Perform additional PGT-related functions, including management and leadership activities.

as required by the Dean of Postgraduate Teaching or a delegate.

13. Participate in performance and development reviews as needed, in accordance with university strategy.

14. Participate in the execution of the College Education Strategy.

Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. A first degree in a topic related to MVLS.

A2. Expertise in a relevant subject area to help coordinate and develop teaching.

A3. A master’s degree in a discipline related to MVLS.

For appointment in Grade 7:

A4. A PhD in a subject related to MVLS.

Desirable:

B1. Knowledge of university academic policies and procedures.

B2. Understanding of e-learning, teaching methods, learning design, and pedagogy.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, presenting, and communication (written and oral) abilities, as well as the ability to deal with difficulties tactfully, diplomatically, and discreetly.

C2. An enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning, including communication with pupils.

Academic staff.

C3. Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions.

C4 Demonstrate effective time, project, and people management abilities.

C5. The ability to work proactively, multitask, and assume a high level of responsibility.

C6. Ability to accept and carry out collegiate obligations.

C7. The ability to educate flexibly across disciplines.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Previous experience teaching postgraduate students in disciplines similar to MVLS PGT courses.

For Appointment in Grade 7:

E2. Experience delivering postgraduate teaching and assessment in subjects relevant to MVLS PGT courses.

Desirable

F1. Experience coordinating a teaching programme.

F2. Experience designing teaching content.

F3. A record of accomplishment in published research and/or teaching in a subject-related field.

F4. Experience working in virtual learning settings.

F5. Experience teaching in an international institution or with international students.

Terms & Conditions.

The annual salary for Grade 6/7 will be £32,332 – £36,024/£39,347 – £44,263.

This position is full-time and has a set duration of up to three years.

The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For additional information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.

The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a respected part of our team, you should expect:

1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.

3. A flexible approach to employment.

4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).

We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We support the concepts of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and have bronze, silver, and gold awards throughout the University.

We are investing in our company, and we will also invest in you. More information can be found on our website at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Cheryl Woolhead at Cheryl.Woolhead@glasgow.ac.uk.

Vacancy Reference: 150669.