Demonstrator - School of Infection & Immunity

Applications for this post will only be processed where you are a University of Glasgow student and have been given the vacancy number by your Local School Administrator.

Job Purpose

To assist in classes/sessions in Microbiology and with the demonstration of simple laboratory methods for Postgraduate Taught/Masters students. To support teaching through the demonstration of exercises in line with agreed learning outcomes of the course. To offer assistance, as appropriate, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time students from a range of backgrounds and associated administration as requested by the Head of School/Subject in order to contribute to the College/School/Subject Area objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To demonstrate in labs in the subject specialism of Microbiology and Molecular Biology techniques, and to answer questions related to those demonstrations, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.
2. To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises, calculations and recording and analysis of datasets.
3. To create a welcoming and respectful environment for students with a range of backgrounds and prior experiences, to enhance their learning, and to help them settle into Glasgow and the University.
4. To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.
5. To provide short talks and demonstrations at the start of each lab, supported by an illustrated whiteboard, to brief a group of max. 16 students on the background and work to be carried out in that lab, and to provide a short debrief at the end of each lab to discuss results and to provide general feedback on lab technique.
6. Where required, to assist in marking student tests set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.
7. Where required, to provide factual feedback to students and the course organiser.
8. Where required, to ensure that equipment, exercise or process is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.
9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential / desirable criteria**.** If you do not address each criterion in the format explained above you will not be shortlisted for interview.

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree) in subject specialism or equivalent.
• A2. Expert knowledge of relevant subject/class/session.
• A3. Awareness of learning outcomes of course.
• A4. Awareness of health and safety risks in microbiology labs.
• Skills
• Essential
• C1. Excellent presentation skills.
• C2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience
• Essential
• E1. Previous experience of demonstrating to students.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.

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 - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, 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  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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