Details
1122203
University of Leicester
11/01/2027
2 Months
Various, according to timetable
Smart Casual
Pay
£14.97
£1.81
Description
Role
The School of Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking Teaching Demonstrators to support Geography and Foundation Year teaching during Semester 2. Demonstrators will provide teaching support and undertake associated administrative duties, helping to deliver a high-quality learning experience for students.
Duties and responsibilities
You will support undergraduate and Foundation Year students during face-to-face practical teaching. This will include preparing for classes by familiarising yourself with the relevant materials and exercises, facilitating practical teaching activities, answering students’ questions and helping them overcome problems encountered during practical work. You may also support students with assessment preparation, maintain attendance records and work with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure teaching sessions run effectively and safely.
Opportunities are available across the following modules:
- FS0064 Digital World (4 roles, up to 21 hours each). Module convenor is Kirsten Barrett.
- GY1412 Environment Nature and Society (1 role for up to 15 hours). Module convenor is Calvin Jephcote.
- GY1421 Working with Geographic Information (1 roles, 20 hours). Module convenor: Kirsten Barrett
- GY2421 Geographical Information Science (2 roles to cover practicals and surgeries, 24 hours each). Need ArcMap skills. Module convenor: Claire Jarvis
- GY2436 Introduction to Past Global Climate Changes (1 role, 1 x 3 hour computer practical). Module convenor: Arnoud Boom
- GY3419 Geographies of Health and Wellbeing (1 role for 8 hours). Module convenor is Andrew Kythreotis.
- GY3421 Information Visualisation (1 role for 20 hours). Module convenor is Claire Jarvis.
- GY3424 Remote Sensing (1 role for 20 hours). Module convenor is Kirsten Barrett.
Skills and experience
You will have successfully completed at least Year 1 of the degree relevant to the demonstrator support being provided, or an equivalent qualification, and have practical experience of applying the appropriate skills and techniques. You will need effective analytical and communication skills, excellent interpersonal and team-working abilities, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and students.
You should have sufficient proficiency in English to undertake teaching and administrative activities and communicate effectively with staff and students, together with an appropriate awareness of safety requirements in laboratory or fieldwork settings where applicable. Previous experience of demonstrating or teaching undergraduate students and a First Aid qualification, where applicable, would be desirable.
Location
University of Leicester
Additional information
Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter and clearly specify the module or modules they wish to be considered for.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be made to Leigh Kirkpatrick at lh387@leicester.ac.uk
Duration: 11 January 2027 to 24 March 2027
Closing date for applications: Sunday 29 November 2026
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