PGTA - SSEES

Job description

PGTAs support teaching and learning in our modules, working with the academic Module Leaders through the delivery of small-group teaching. PGTAs are facilitate and lead undergraduate tutorials, with a typical tutorial group consisting of 15-20 students. It is anticipated that PGTAs will lead up to 4 one-hour tutorial / seminar groups per week, for a maximum of two 15-credit modules per year, although the exact arrangements will vary by module / subject area according to teaching requirements. Other duties of the post include regular meetings with the Module Leader, running weekly office hours, providing feedback to students, and attendance reporting. Additional appointments may be made to cover coursework assessment and/or examination marking.

PGTAs are expected to be present on the Bloomsbury campus during the terms for which teaching is allocated and during the examination period as required.

PGTAs are normally employed only for the academic terms during which the module(s) they are supporting are delivered, unless they are undertaking assessment and feedback work throughout Term 3 and the summer.

Please see job description for full details.

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

To be eligible to be considered for a PGTA position at SSEES, you must:

1. Be a registered PGR student (MPhil/PhD) at UCL or another UK university at the start of the 26/27 academic year and be entering your second (or later) year of study;
2. Have the right to work in the United Kingdom;
3. Have the approval of your PhD supervisor.
4. Note that those who have been awarded their PhD prior to the start of the 26/27 academic year are ineligible. However, those who have submitted their PhD thesis for examination or are working on post-viva corrections but have not yet been awarded their PhD as of the start of the 26/27 academic year remain eligible to apply.
5. Academic knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject, together with a commitment to supporting the learning of our undergraduate students, are essential.
6. Prior teaching experience is not required but can be helpful. Support and training are provided for all PGTAs regardless of their level of teaching experience.

For detailed information about the role and requirements before you apply, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

How to apply

To apply for a PGTA role, please complete the online application form (available at https://forms.office.com/e/yTtEeMGyuL) and send an up-to-date CV to ssees.operations@ucl.ac.uk.