CASUAL ACADEMIC - Demonstrator

@ Durham University

About Durham University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Casual Academic Demonstrator (Casual Grade 5) at Durham University, you will:

• Guide students in experimental laboratory, computing classes, workshops, or similar sessions.
• Assist the class leader including developing enhanced experiments.
• Support in the delivery of classes and maintain safe working practices.
• Attend annual briefings and training sessions for demonstrators.
• Support the class supervisor in running sessions and monitoring student conduct.
• Potentially mark log books, field trip reports, problems and lab scripts.

Key skills/competency

Casual Academic Demonstrator, Guidance, Lab Safety, Class Support, Experiment Development, Training, Student Support, Marking, Communication, Educational Assistance