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PGTA - Education, Practice and Society (IOE)
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Education, Practice and Society (IOE) are looking for PGTAs. Start date: 1st August 2026. Deadline to apply: 5pm, Sunday 31st May 2026.
Department: Education, Practice and Society (IOE)
Modules:
Autumn and Spring terms, 2026-2027 academic year for the BSc Sociology:
- Urban Sociology (94 hours). This 2nd year module takes place in Term 1.
- Identities (94 hours). This 2nd year module takes place in Term 2.
- Sociology of Media (94 hours). This first year module takes place in Term 2.
Number of hours: 94 hours
Start date: 1st August 2026
Duration: Up to 1 year
Grade: PGTA (Grade 6)
Location: London
Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 31st May 2026
Job description
The purpose of this job is to support teaching and learning in our BSc Sociology modules. This will involve working with the academic module leads to deliver small group teaching for students taking the above modules in the EPS Department.
Main duties of the posts are to support the teaching and learning on one of three modules: ‘Urban Sociology’, ‘Identities’ and ‘Sociology of Media’. All modules engage with contemporary sociological thinking, including on issues such as urbanisation, how individuals and groups think about themselves and others and where they belong in the world, and the role of media and social change.
Please see further details in the attached Job Description.
Key responsibilities
- Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
- Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
- Marking students' work;
- Assist the module lead in the collection and review of module feedback
Requirements for role
You are currently a UCL PGR student, or registered as a UCL PGR student from September 2026, and not already working as a PGTA on any other UCL programme or intending to do so in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The postholder will be educated to Masters degree level (or having equivalent experience) in a Sociology related fields and working towards a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD). You have specialist knowledge appropriate to the module taught and have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with students, academic and support staff at all levels. In addition, you have the ability to work independently for short periods and as part of a team, recognising when advice / input needs to be sought.
How to apply
To apply for the vacancy please apply via https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs, B16-02146 Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) - BSc Sociology Programme