At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning through tutorials, feedback, and assessment.
- Company: Join a leading institute focused on health and behaviour research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for further work.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while advancing your academic career.
- Qualifications: Masters degree or equivalent experience; commitment to high-quality teaching.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
The Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care comprises three research departments (Behavioural Science and Health, Epidemiology and Public Health, Primary Care and Population Health). We aim to understand and influence determinants of health and health behaviour across the life course. We develop and evaluate cross-sectoral policies and strategies to improve health, and enhance healthcare delivery and practice. Our team is multidisciplinary, with expertise across clinical, public health, and primary care medicine, epidemiology, medical statistics, health psychology, sociology, health economics, public policy, information technology, genetics, physiology, and improvement science. We have strong national and international interdisciplinary collaborations with a large portfolio of international research linked to the UCL Global Health Initiative.
The purpose of this job is to support teaching and learning in our modules, working with the academic leads from across our programmes in our Institute. The main duties and responsibilities of the PGTA role are:
- tutorial class teaching
- regular meetings with the module lead/lecturers
- provision of feedback to students
- provision of weekly office hours
- coursework assessment
- examination marking
PGTAs will be given training and ongoing support to assist them in their roles. Please note this is primarily intended as an internal opportunity - only if there is no suitable PhD student at UCL identified would external applications from students at other universities be accepted and considered. This is the first round of our recruitment; there will be opportunities for additional work in Term 2 and Term 3 advertised in October. In the event we receive a high number of applications, we may close the vacancy ahead of the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. Early application submission is therefore recommended.
Before confirming your appointment, you must provide valid right-to-work documentation, such as a current passport and any applicable visa (ShareCode).
About you: Candidates must be educated to Masters degree level (or having equivalent experience), in a field related to the disciplinary area; be working towards a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD) and have demonstrated knowledge in the areas to be taught. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching, and to fostering a positive learning environment for students.
If you have any queries about the role or about the application process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you in your application, please contact the PGTA Recruitment Team at iehc.pgta@ucl.ac.uk.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people. Our Institute holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
Post Graduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) employer: UK Dementia Research Institute
At the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ample networking opportunities with leading experts in academia and industry, as well as our generous benefits package, including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme. Join us in our mission to advance materials research and make a meaningful impact in the field of biosensing technology, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
Contact Details:
UK Dementia Research Institute Recruitment Team
