CASUAL - Marker, Demonstrator and Teaching Support - Grade 5 at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Subject Knowledge, Assessment Setting, Marking Assessments, Record Keeping, Student Feedback, Laboratory Guidance, Class Assistance, Experiment Development, Class Delivery, Briefing Attendance, Training Attendance, Safe Working Practices, Student Support, Attendance Monitoring, Material Production, Project Assistance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Please note, this role is only available to current PGR students within the Faculty of Science at Durham University. 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. Role Responsibilities Marker Grade 5 · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject area · Set and/or mark assessments according to relevant published criteria · Keep accurate records of marks awarded, liaising with the departmental assessment team as necessary · Provide oral and/or written feedback to students in line with departmental policy, procedures, and timescales Demonstrator Grade 5 · Guide students in the experimental laboratory, computing class, workshop or similar · Assist the class leader as required, such as developing enhanced experiments · Responsible for assisting in the delivery of classes. · Attend annual briefing for demonstrators · Attend training sessions for each activity · Assist the class supervisor in her/his duties in running the session · To be present throughout each taught session, with reasonable breaks · To ensure safe working practices and good order · Provide support for students in practical classes · Help ensure appropriate student conduct · May mark log books and field trip reports Teaching Support Grade 5 · Maintain registers and monitor attendance · Support the delivery of specific elements of the teaching programme as specified by the relevant department · Assist with the production of L&T materials · Assist and direct student projects as required · Help ensure appropriate student conduct and adherence to ethical guidelines, implementing the University’s code of conduct and reporting any concerns to the academic mentor · Monitoring the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately To apply for the role please complete the online application process uploading a copy of your Resume and covering letter. If you have any queries about your application or the role, please contact p.k.coffer@durham.ac.uk

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include marking assessments, providing feedback, guiding students in practical settings like labs or computing classes, and assisting with teaching delivery and material production.