Teaching Associate (Physics) (658008)

Faculty of Science

University of Strathclyde's Department of Physics invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to support the delivery of its undergraduate degree programmes. The TA will deliver established teaching modules and student assessment activities, and develop new course material to engage students with a wide range of educational backgrounds.

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Open-ended

The Department of Physics has a stimulating, inclusive, highly supportive and friendly environment. It has an international reputation for pioneering high-quality research and technological advancement in areas including photonics, optics, quantum science and technology, plasma physics, nanoscience, and research at the interface of physics and the life sciences. Its Learning, Teaching and Assessment strategy is to deliver high-quality,research-informed programmes of study that introduce students to the latest advances in physics, whilst also covering core physics concepts and developing the skills necessary to work in a variety of professional contexts. It aims to deliver this in a way that enhances student satisfaction and widening access. All taught programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics.

In order to strengthen its teaching activities, the Department is now inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Teaching Associate to support the delivery of its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. You will be qualified to PhD level and be capable of delivering both established teaching modules and student assessment activities and be able to develop new course material. In this teaching role, you will use your experience and awareness of teaching and assessing undergraduates to engage students with a wide range of educational backgrounds to become independent learners. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, be adept at communicating complex materials in an accessible manner and be able to plan and manage your own workload independently.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in education and have the drive and enthusiasm to contribute to the development and delivery of teaching programmes and to enhance student experience.

The University is recognised as being people-oriented, and you will receive a holiday entitlement of 31 days and 11 statutory days; generous employer contributions to your pension; and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University including: a world-class Sport Centre; family friendly policies; and various additional incentives including a Cycle Scheme. The University also has on-site childcare and parking for which you can apply.

The anticipated start date for this post is 1st May 2025.

For informal enquires, please contact Professor John Jeffers, Director of Teaching (physics-director-teaching@strath.ac.uk). 

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