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Advertisement for Teaching Assistants 2024-25 (application deadline: 4pm on Friday 31st May 2024)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to enable the School of Arts, English and Languages to compile a register of Teaching Assistants for academic year 2024-25. Successful applicants will fully contribute to the delivery of teaching and conduct of assessment to agreed standards.
The level of support provided will be agreed in writing between the school and the individual and will be determined by the teaching requirements of each subject area in 2024-25. Training will be provided by the School and University in September 2024 (date TBC) and attendance at this training is mandatory for all new successful applicants.
Those who have previously acted as Teaching Assistants in the School must also complete and return an application if they wish to be considered for opportunities in the academic year 2024-25. Attendance at the training day is voluntary.
Application
If you wish to be considered for the provision of teaching and assessment support for 2024-25, you should first consult the University Policy and Guidance on Teaching and Teaching Support, available here please note the restrictions within the policy around teaching if you are currently in or entering into writing up of PhD (1.2.5).
Please then complete the Teaching Assistant application form below. A current CV should also be sent to ael@qub.ac.uk Please put your full name in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for receipt of applications and CVs is 4pm on Friday 31st May 2024
Selection
As part of our professional obligation to current doctoral candidates, Queen’s PhD students will be given first preference. Preference will then be given to returning TAs who are current PGR students and returning Alumni. In determining suitability, the School will take into consideration, where appropriate, fulfilment of contract in the previous academic year and student module evaluations.
For shortlisting purposes, it is essential that applicants have:
- A minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree* in a relevant discipline.
- A PhD* (or be in the process of completing a PhD) in a relevant discipline or relevant industrial/professional/teaching experience
- A demonstrable interest in and commitment to teaching
*or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University
It is expected that successful applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills.
Applicants currently in the first year of their PhD must have passed differentiation. Applications from all PhD students must have the support of their supervisor and input will be sought as appropriate.
Notification of Results and Engagement
Applicants will be notified of the result of their application accordingly. This will be done as soon as is practicable following the shortlist and selection stage. We will inform you as early as possible about the teaching that is likely to be available.
Those who are not selected for teaching assistance in 2024-25 will have their application forms retained should future opportunities arise during the academic year.
The information you supply on this form will be processed in accordance with the University’s Data Protection Policy and your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018; and will be used for the purpose of providing advice only. Any queries concerning Data Protection should be sent to the Information Compliance Unit (info.compliance@qub.ac.uk)
Please note that we engage Teaching Assistants via QWork. The business system supports the operating model which allow Schools and Directorates to continue to engage workers locally whilst being governed centrally. To work as a teaching assistant, you must register with QWork (q-work.co.uk) it is recommended that if you have not yet registered with QWork that you do so now.
Contact Details
Aine Egan, Operations Administrator
Denise Toner, School Manager
Email: a.egan@qub.ac.uk
QUB Vocal Ensemble Director 2025-2026
Applications Now Open
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to enable the School of Arts, English and Languages to run a new vocal ensemble for students starting in September 2025. A wide range of genre suggestions would be welcomed.
Applicants are invited to submit a proposal for a new singing group, outlining the proposed genre and giving examples of kinds of materials they might wish to work on with the group, along with a CV outlining their expertise and experience. If video footage is relevant, please include a link in the proposal. Candidates will then be invited for interview based on these two documents.
The rate of pay for this post will be £2,500 per year, based on 2 semesters (11 weeks per semester) of rehearsals and 1 concert per semester.
Application
If you wish to be considered, please submit the requested proposal (400 words max) and CV to k.gallagher@qub.ac.uk before 4pm on Friday 31st January 2025. Please put your full name in the subject line of the email.
Selection
Preference will be given to applicants on the basis of their experience, proposal and availability.
It is desirable that applicants have:
- A degree in Music and/or relevant professional experience.
- Experience taking vocal ensembles.
- Flexibility in terms of working hours. – ideally the ensemble would meet at the same time each week and work around other existing ensemble rehearsal times.
Applicants will receive an acknowledgement of their application and will be invited to interview if they meet the required criteria.
Contact Details and any enquiries to;
Name: Krista Gallagher, Performance Programme Co-ordinator
Email: k.gallagher@qub.ac.uk