CASUAL ACADEMIC - Postgraduate Combined Role at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Marking, Ethnographic Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Seminar Facilitation, Curriculum Delivery, Student Consultation, Academic Tutoring, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Anthropology PGR Combined Role (Postgraduate Part-time Teaching and Marking 2026/27) We anticipate that a number of part-time teaching and marking opportunities (PGR Combined role) will be available in the Anthropology Department during the academic year 2026/27. We welcome interest from students enrolled on Anthropology PhD programmes (and, where relevant, allied disciplines in social and natural sciences and arts and humanities), to enable you the opportunity to gain valuable teaching and marking experience. Please note that in order to be considered you must be in good academic standing and making appropriate progress in your PhD programme. Payment will be at Grade 6 (with the increment level based on past experience) and calculated on an hourly basis for teaching, preparation, and marking time. This will include, where relevant, one hour of preparation time when you teach a class for the first time, 30 minutes of preparation time for any repeat classes, and one ‘office hour,’ during which students will meet with you for one-to-one consultations, per week during term time. You will also be paid at the same hourly rate for any compulsory training that you are required to attend to support your teaching. Any marking will be paid at the same rate per hour at 20 minutes per 1000 words or 15 minutes per hour of exam. PGTAs will be asked to submit timesheets, using the online Oracle system, with payment made by the end of the month. You will be expected to be in Durham and available for all the teaching allocated to you, so please consider your application carefully, especially if you plan to be away from Durham for parts of the academic year. We anticipate the following roles being available (may be subject to change): ANTH1101 – Doing Anthropological Research – 4 tutors to provide marking support for the quantitative and qualitative elements of the module (2 for each). Tutors for the quantitative element may also be asked to provide support for computer practicals. Knowledge of R is essential for the quantitative component. Experience of conducting ethnographic research is important for the qualitative component. ANTH1041 – Health, Illness and Society – 3/4 tutors to run seminars and undertake formative and summative marking in social and/or biological/evolutionary approaches to health. Candidates should ideally be qualified to teach both social and biological/evolutionary elements of the module. ANTH1061 – People and Cultures – 3/4 tutors to run seminars and undertake formative and summative marking in introductory social anthropology. ANTH1091 – Human Evolution and Diversity – 2/3 tutors to run practicals and undertake formative and summative marking in biological and evolutionary anthropology. ANTH1111 – Being Human: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Anthropology – 3/4 tutors to run seminars and undertake formative and summative marking in introductory social and evolutionary anthropological theory. ANTH2187 – Research Project Design – 2 tutors to help assess undergraduate dissertation ethics applications. ANTH3162 – Anthropology Dissertation – 1/2 tutors to run drop-in sessions for students working on projects that involve statistical analysis. You can find out further information about the modules listed above in the Faculty Handbook (www.dur.ac.uk/faculty.handbook/). Essential criteria: · Enrolment on a PhD in Anthropology or closely related discipline · Subject knowledge relevant to the area of anthropology in which you wish to teach (this may be via completion of an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in anthropology, research interests/experience, and/or prior teaching experience) or a willingness to actively acquire subject knowledge (e.g. by attending or viewing lectures, completing necessary readings) where relevant and necessary · A commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in anthropology, including an ability to inspire and enthuse students new to the subject · A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom Desirable criteria: Prior experience of teaching in Anthropology at university level Research interests allied with the teaching content Please provide the following information in your application along with a CV: Surname First name Supervisor When did you start your PhD? Expected completion date Have you completed the PGR teaching induction session? If so, please confirm date of completion? Explain why you are applying for this position and what you hope to get out of the role. Please outline your previous teaching experience, including: seminars/tutorials, practicals, marking, etc. Include any experience of teaching using online methods. What qualities would you bring to the role of teaching assistant? Please provide any relevant evidence. Which of the modules would you be most interested in teaching. Teaching allocations will be made on the basis of the application submitted, taking into account the number of applications received and the number of opportunities available. However, we may invite you to teach on a module you haven’t listed, in addition to or instead of those you have listed, where we think you have the relevant expertise. We do not usually invite applicants to interview. If you would like any further information please contact Prof Trudi Buck (t.j.buck@durham.ac.uk)

Responsibilities

Provide part-time teaching, seminar facilitation, and marking support for various Anthropology modules. Responsibilities include conducting practicals, assessing dissertation ethics applications, and holding one-to-one student consultations.