Lifelong Learning Tutor – Physics

Job title:

Lifelong Learning Tutor – Physics

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

Lifelong Learning Tutor – PhysicsJob PurposeAs a Lifelong Learning Tutor you will assist the Widening Participation & Lifelong Learning (WP&LLL) team in taking forward the portfolio of Access and / or Open Learning courses. You will effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with teaching, assessment and associated administration to contribute to meeting learning and teaching objectives in Lifelong Learning.This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Lifelong Learning to help deliver our Access Physics classes to students from widening participation and non-traditional backgrounds. The classes are taught online via Zoom on either a Wednesday or Thursday evening, 1830-2130, with the exception of two in-person lab sessions in semester 1 (usually in November) which are held on campus. Classes run over 2 x 11-week teaching blocks starting in September and January. The level of Physics is similar to a Scottish Higher with some Advanced Higher content, and there are typically around 20 students in a class (30 max). Three hours of preparation/administration time are paid for every three hours of teaching, with additional payment hours for marking assessments.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities (including tutorials/seminars) online, face to face and in a blended-learning format in WP&LLL subject areas.2. To contribute to the design and development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.3. To participate in the assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. Including setting and marking assignments and exams in accordance with the code of assessment.4. To assist with the facilitation of student learning, and any practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge, and respond appropriately to the diverse range of learner support needs.5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum under the supervision of the Subject Coordinator.6. To make effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision including the use of Moodle and other ICT platforms and materials.7. To participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales, such as communicating with students, keeping attendance records, internalmoderation, return of grades and responding to student feedback from course evaluation surveys.8. To attend and complete9. To keep a record of hours worked and submit monthly pay claims to the WP&LLL office.10. To maintain a weekly record of student attendance and report this to the Subject Coordinator. Actively encourage the completion of student evaluation forms.11. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of WP&LLL.Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssential:A1 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 10 (Honours degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit andQualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12). Or Equivalent professional qualifications in relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role.A2 Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.A3 For teaching COSCA counselling skills courses: be an accredited trainer with COSCA.Desirable:B1 Professional teaching qualification or working towards one.B2 Current knowledge of the Scottish HE system.SkillsEssential:C1 Excellent communication and language skills both oral and written.C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.C3 Good time and project management skills.C4 Demonstrable ability to communicate and lead students at varied learning levels (preuniversity to postgraduate) in a friendly, student focussed manner.C5 Demonstrate adaptability and contribution to change.C6 Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with little supervision.C7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.C8 Good timekeeping and administrative skills, enabling accurate and up-to-date record keeping.C9 Ability to work flexible hours.C10 Good IT skills relevant to teaching and administrationDesirable:D1 Clear understanding of the pre-determined standards and regulations for the conduct and output of the role and/or team.D2 Understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures relative to the role, and the quality outputs and standards required.ExperienceEssential:E1 Relevant experience of teaching in the subject areaE2 Experience of designing course/teaching materialsE3 Experience of providing student feedbackE4 Experience of teaching/tutoring onlineDesirable:F1 Relevant administrative experience (e.g., student support, course administration)F2 Experience of working with learners in HEI’s or F.E.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024 per annum, pro-rated to the number of hours assigned to, and worked by, you.This post is open ended (permanent) and part time with no fixed work pattern (timesheets) for a minimum of 132 hours per annum.This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Lifelong Learning to help deliver our Access Physics classes to students from widening participation and non-traditional backgrounds. The classes are taught online via Zoom on either a Wednesday or Thursday evening, 1830-2130, with the exception of two in-person lab sessions in semester 1 (usually in November) which are held on campus. Classes run over 2 x 11-week teaching blocks starting in September and January. The level of Physics is similar to a Scottish Higher with some Advanced Higher content, and there are typically around 20 students in a class (30 max). Three hours of preparation/administration time are paid for every three hours of teaching, with additional payment hours for marking assessments.As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.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.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.Vacancy Ref : 145754 Close Date : 15-May-2024 23:45

Expected salary

£32332 – 36024 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:59:08 GMT

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