CASUAL ACADEMIC - Demonstrator

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The Department of Soicology are currently looking for a friendly, patient demonstrator to support students on two of our Postgraduate Taught modules:

• SOCI44115: Computational Social Science

• SOCI59715: Health Informatics and Clinical Intelligence

During our hands-on R workshops, you will be offering one-to-one help to students who may require additional support, so that the whole group can keep pace as the lecturer leads the workshop. You must be very comfortable with R, RStudio and tidyverse

The candidate would be required to support specific 2 hour sessions throughout Epiphany term, which are currently scheduled to take place on the following dates:

• Computational Social Science session 3

  • Thu 28 Jan 4-6

• Health Informatics sessions 2, 5, 6, 10
  • Wed 13 Jan 11-1
  • Mon 25 Jan 12-2
  • Wed 27 Jan 11-1
  • Wed 17 Feb 11-1

(please note that the timetable may be subject to slight changes).

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Demonstrator Casual Grade 5

Under instruction and following appropriate training: Guide students in the experimental laboratory, computing class, workshop or similar Assist the class leader as required, such as developing enhanced experiments Responsible for assisting in the delivery of classes. Attend annual briefing for demonstrators Attend training sessions for each activity Assist the class supervisor in her/his duties in running the session To be present throughout each taught session, with reasonable breaks To ensure safe working practices and good order Provide support for students in practical classes Help ensure appropriate student conduct May mark log books and field trip reports

This advert is open to all Durham University Postgraduate research students.

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.