PGTA - Science and Technology Studies

Job description

UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies seeks to appoint a number of Postgraduate Teaching Assistants for the 2025-26 academic session to assist with undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules.

The main duties of the post may include class teaching, any associated preparation, a weekly office hour, plus timely coursework marking and feedback. You may also be expected to mark examination scripts but payment for this will be extra and calculated on the number of scripts marked. Further particulars about the modules to be covered can be found online: www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/hpsc.

To view the full job description, person specifications and to apply, please visit the link below: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=35617&jo...

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;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students

Requirements for role

The successful candidates will be pursuing a postgraduate degree, preferably associated with UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies or studying a related subject. Previous teaching experience is an advantage.

All PGTAs must complete training within the UCL Arena One scheme, normally available in September. This will be in addition to guidance or mentoring provided by the department for their PGTAs.

UCL Taking Action for Equality. STS especially welcomes applications from women and from people counting themselves as part of a traditionally under-represented group.

***Please note that student numbers for individual modules are to be confirmed and the department will confirm appointments once this has been completed.***

How to apply

To view the full job description, person specifications and to apply, please visit the link below:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=35617&jo...

As part of your application, please supply a CV and covering letter by close of business on 1 August 2025. Please use the form provided in the application to indicate the courses in order of preference (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd).

The covering letter must include the following: specification regarding the areas of teaching desired, relevant teaching experience, and a summary of your knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the person specification. Please identify your research specialisations.