Lifelong Learning Tutor – Philosophy of the self/Existentialism

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Widening Participation & Lifelong Learning (WP&LLL) team in taking forward the portfolio of Access and / or Open Learning courses. To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with teaching, assessment and associated administration to contribute to meeting learning and teaching objectives in Lifelong Learning.
University of Glasgow Widening Participation and Lifelong learning are seeking an experienced Philosophy of the Self / Existentialism tutor for adult open lifelong learning courses. This role will deliver primarily online to diverse beginner learners, with occasionally in-person training and potentially one-off in-person teaching events by agreement. Courses are delivered year-round at SCQF 7 / level 1 / first year university level and can involve weekend and evenings.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities (including tutorials/seminars) online, face to face and in a blended-learning format in WP&LLL subject areas.
2. To contribute to the design and development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
3. To participate in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. Including setting and marking assignments and exams in accordance with the code of assessment.
4. To assist with the facilitation of student learning, 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.
5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum under the supervision of the Subject Coordinator.
6. To make 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 platforms and materials.
7. To participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, such as communicating with students, keeping attendance records, internal moderation, return of grades and responding to student feedback from course evaluation surveys.
8. To attend and complete all necessary and mandatory UofG training (online or in person).
9. To keep a record of hours worked and submit monthly pay claims to the WP&LLL office.
10. To maintain a weekly record of student attendance and report this to the Subject Coordinator. Actively encourage the completion of student evaluation forms.
11. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of WP&LLL.