Teaching Assistant - Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our academic community. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials, and dissertation guidance across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be instrumental in developing and preparing teaching materials, as well as undertaking the marking and moderation of assessments, ensuring adherence to the University's assessment and feedback regulations. 

Your responsibilities will also include providing academic and pastoral support to students, monitoring their progress, and supporting small group problem classes for core modules. Additionally, you will participate in relevant meetings within the School and the wider University, undertake specific administrative functions as required and engaging in continuous professional development through participation in relevant staff development programmes.

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's qualification (or equivalent experience) in a discipline-related field and possess a comprehensive knowledge of core topics within Computing and Mathematical Sciences. You should demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to offer quality teaching and learning support to students in both group settings and on a one-to-one basis. Proven ability to deliver work to required standards in a timely manner, good interpersonal skills, and effective planning and organisational abilities are essential. Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as familiarity with virtual learning platforms, is desirable. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Nigel Sell on nigel.sell@leicester.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 16 February 2025

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