Teaching Associate in Political Science (fixed term)

About the role 

The holder of this role will primarily undertake the teaching, assessment and supporting administrative duties across a range of established modules with a focus on quantitative methods.

Working as part of a team you will be expected to plan and manage your own teaching in a variety of settings. You will need to identify students learning needs and ensure that your planned content, delivery methods and learning materials offer a clear path to the achievement of learning outcomes.

You will provide supervisory and first line support for undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and projects including collaborating with colleagues. 

You will be expected to undertake any required training and to seek to continuously develop your understanding and knowledge in your field as well as developing your teaching skills.

About you

Essential skills for this role are:

• PHD, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area.
• High quality teaching expertise pertaining to the fields of political science and quantitative methods.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

The post is offered on a full time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2027.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work, minimum 29 hours per week, we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact caitlin.milazzo@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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