Post Graduate Teaching Assistant 2026/2027 (Undergraduate Modules)
Ref Number B03-03148 Professional Expertise Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support Department UCL SLASH (B03) Location London Working Pattern Part time Salary See advert text Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site Available for Secondment No Closing Date 30-Jun-2026
About us
The UCL Department of Information Studies (DIS) in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is launched a new BSc Information in Society programme at UCL East in 2024. The department also offers postgraduate qualifications for the library, archive, and information professions, publishing, information and data science and digital humanities, and collaborates in the delivery of an inter-faculty BSc in Information Management for Business. We have a strong international reputation for research.
About the role
The Department of Information Studies is looking for several Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) for the 2026/2027 academic year, to support its postgraduate teaching. PGTAs will support running computer practical classes and seminars each week in term-time, during which they will answers to questions related to studied material. Some PGTAs may be required to assist the module leaders mark student assessments (full guidance will be provided). Our modules in 2026/2027 will include a blend of in-person and online teaching and learning activities designed to support students to progress and succeed academically. The PGTA role will then require applicants to be on campus for face to face teaching support. PGTAs will work under the guidance and supervision of the relevant module leader and the PGTA Academic Tutor. Please note that the number of hours to be worked each week will be agreed with the PGTA according to their availability and departmental and module needs and, if applicable, in line with UKVI requirements.
This is paid at Grade 6 on a pro rate basis
About you
Excellent working knowledge in one or more subjects delivered through the modules listed in the attached job description. Familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle). Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with students, academic and support staff at all levels. Ability to establish a rapport with students and module leaders from a varied and diverse background. An enthusiasm for teaching and desire to develop as a teacher, such as by attending Arena training and events.
What we offer
All PGTAs will be required to attend the Arena One introductory Gateway Workshop and will also be encouraged to take on an opportunity to work towards AFHEA (Associate Fellowship) national recognition, as part of their professional development: Serving as a PGTA provides a valuable introduction to teaching in Higher Education. We particularly encourage PhD students to apply for this post.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department has a bronze Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.
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