PGTA - Centre for Languages and International Education
The Centre for Languages and International Education are looking for a PGTA. Start date: 30 September 2024. Deadline to apply: 26 September 2024
¶Ù±ð±è²¹°ù³Ù³¾±ð²Ô³Ù:ÌýCentre for Languages and International Education (IOE)
²Ñ´Ç»å³Ü±ô±ð²õ:ÌýModern European History and Politics
Number of hours:ÌýEight hours per week in Terms 1 & 2. Some additional hours in Term 3.Ìý
Start date: 30 SeptemberÌý2024
Duration:ÌýUp to 1 year
³Ò°ù²¹»å±ð:ÌýPGTA (Grade 6)
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Application deadline:Ìý26 September 2024
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a postgraduate teaching assistant (PGTA) on the Modern European History and Politics module of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate in the Humanities (UPCH) for 2024-5. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) are foundation courses for international students of high academic potential. The MEHP course provides an introduction to the cultural, social, and political history of Europe since 1789, whilst also including current affairs and on-going socio-political debates. The course covers five key topics: The Enlightenment & the French Revolution, Nations and Nationalism 1789-1919, Modern Political Thought, Democracy and Populism, and International Relations/the Cold War.Ìý
Please see further information in the attached Job Description.
Key responsibilities
- Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
- Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
- After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours;
- Marking students' work;
- Giving feedback to students;
- Supervision of research projects
Requirements for role
- Undergraduate degree in History, Politics (or International Relations).
- Familiarity with key concepts, perspectives, and methodologies of History and Politics.
- Ability to clearly communicate academic content.
- Ability to organise small-group discussions and learning activities.
- Ability to support students learning and academic development.
- Motivation towards gaining academic and professional experience in a university teaching role.Ìý
How to apply
Please send a CV and brief cover letter/email to Dr Luke Seaber (UPCH Coordinator) – l.seaber@ucl.ac.ukÌý