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Job Title
CASUAL - Marker, Demonstrator and Teaching Support - Grade 5 (26000902)
Department
Chemistry
Typical/Contracted Hours
6 hours per week
Closing Date
Ongoing
Responsibilities
Marker
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the subject area
- Set and/or mark assessments according to relevant published criteria
- Keep accurate records of marks awarded, liaising with the departmental assessment team as necessary
- Provide oral and/or written feedback to students in line with departmental policy, procedures, and timescales
Demonstrator
- Guide students in the experimental laboratory, computing class, workshop or similar
- Assist the class leader as required (e.g., developing enhanced experiments)
- Assist in the delivery of classes
- Attend annual briefing for demonstrators
- Attend training sessions for each activity
- Assist the class supervisor in running the session
- Be present throughout each taught session, with reasonable breaks
- Ensure safe working practices and good order
- Provide support for students in practical classes
- Help ensure appropriate student conduct
- May mark log books and field trip reports
Teaching Support
- Maintain registers and monitor attendance
- Support delivery of specific elements of the teaching programme as specified by the relevant department
- Assist with the production of learning and teaching materials
- Assist and direct student projects as required
- Help ensure appropriate student conduct and adherence to ethical guidelines, implementing the University's code of conduct and reporting any concerns to the academic mentor
- Monitor the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately
To apply for the role please complete the online application process uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.
For queries about your application or the role, contact chemistry.pg@durham.ac.uk.
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.
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