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Institution: Edge Hill University
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2018-09-13 Expired
Description :

A fantastic opportunity to study for a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining valuable teaching experience

About You

You will have a 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, whilst a Masters degree would also be an advantage. You should have a passion for pursuing original research in your subject area along with the desire to develop your teaching ability by supporting an experienced and dynamic undergraduate programme team. 

Highly motivated, resilient and with the determination to succeed, you will be committed to undertaking a PhD and will possess strong written and oral communication skills along with excellent organisational skills. 

About the Role

Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University, being both registered students and carrying out teaching/teaching support duties.

Students will be expected to:

Successfully undertake an initial programme of accredited research training.Undertake a PhD programme of research under the supervision of an appointed supervisory team.Enhance the research culture of the Department in which they are located, the Research Institute to which they are attached, and the University by participating in events, conferences and training.Successfully complete a programme of teacher training.Undertake up to six hours teaching a week or working with the Institute to which they are attached alongside University Departments or external agencies or organizations as directed by their Head of Department/Research Institute Director.

Rewards/Benefits

We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.

From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer a range of specialist development sessions and an award winning staff health & wellbeing programme. This means as well as being enrolled on our PGCTHE to support your professional development, you are able to enjoy a lunchtime stroll across our beautiful campus and join colleagues over free food and drink to watch the latest film on one of our Film Nights. 

Payment for teaching hours will be in the region of £8,300 per annum and each GTA will receive a ‘package’ which includes a combined salary (for teaching/support to teaching as appropriate) and full waiver of postgraduate tuition fees as well as a scholarship of £5,500 per annum. Limited postgraduate student accommodation is also available on campus (subject to availability and charged at standard rates).

About Us 

“A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” - THE University of the Year 2014/15. 

Based on an award-winning campus in West Lancashire, voted Best University Workplace 2015 and highly commended as THEMLAS 2017 Workplace of the Year, Edge Hill University offers a stimulating and empowering environment for ambitious and high performing researchers.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Yannis Korkontzelos (Department of Computer Science) Yannis.Korkontzelos@edgehill.ac.uk

How to apply

Applicants must complete the online application form, attaching one document containing:

A ‘Research Proposal’ which should not exceed 2,000 words (see Project Information)A full academic curriculum vitae

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2018
Category: Graduate Teaching Assistant





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