PGTA - Division of Biosciences

Job description

We are looking for motivated Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) and Teaching Assistants, for the 2024-2025 academic year, to be part of an enthusiastic and committed programme team in an international learning environment. 

Main duties of the post will vary significantly depending on the module and subject, but general examples include various support e.g. tutorial class teaching, lab practical preparation and demonstration, regular meetings with the course lecturer, provision of feedback to students, provision of weekly office hours, attendance reporting, coursework assessment and examination marking.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
• Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
• After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours;
• Dissertation co-supervision at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s);
• Laboratory demonstration;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students

Requirements for role

The posts are suitable for students with degrees in biosciences-related subjects, and if possible a good knowledge of the subject matter of a particular module. Previous experience with teaching (particularly running undergraduate practicals/tutorials) is an advantage, however any other relevant training will be provided by the Division.

How to apply

Visit the Biosciences PGTA Moodle page: https://moodle.ucl.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=806036