Teaching Assistant in Mathematics

Position Overview

Location: London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock)

Term: Fixed term (12 months), Part-time 0.72FTE.

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance pro rata (excl. Bank holidays), group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

Start: 1 July 2023

The role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant in Mathematics. The appointee’s main role will be to support Mathematics teaching at the University, primarily at Level 4 (1st year undergraduate).

We wish to appoint a specialist with experience in teaching Mathematics, to support with a range of teaching roles, which may include elements of group and individual teaching or tutoring. An interest in the teaching of Mathematics to diverse audiences is an asset, and the role is focused on instructing students who are not partaking in a pure Mathematics degree.

Core duties will include building and maintaining the provision of structured Mathematics support for a range of Mathematics courses, including Calculus for Business (mostly Business or Social Science students) and Mathematical Methods I, II, and III (mostly Science and Engineering majors). The appointee will work closely with the Course Leaders of a range of Mathematics courses, to ensure the provision meets the requirements of the students.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Department

In the first instance, the appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team under the Dean for Education in Business and Economics. In a typical academic year, the team includes 20-25 academic staff, including academics in Economics, Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance & Accounting. At present, the Mathematics team is comprised of 5 colleagues, with a growing engagement also with instructors in Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, Computer Science, and other adjacent fields.

The quality of teaching in the Faculty is high, as evidenced, for example, through scores in the National Student Survey and External Examiner reports.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021. The University continues to grow further expanding its student cohort, courses, network and opportunities.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Marianna Koli, Dean for Education in Business and Economics (marianna.koli@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via the jobs.ac apply button (above) by 20:00 on 17th April 2023 . Please reference your application “TAM0323”.

Please ensure that your application includes a CV and dossier (alternatively, an equivalent cover letter) that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role: (a) your achievements and challenges in the last 12-months, and in your career to-date, in education; (b) what your priorities would be in performing the advertised role; (c) what your objectives are for your future career; (d) a statement of your approach to education. You may use bullet points if you wish. You can consult our academic job description by clicking the button below.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• Masters, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability so as to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in undertaking the role as advertised with regards to teaching
• Ability to develop and deliver excellent educational provision in the required areas
• Ability to provide support in relation to education provision, including organisation and coordination as required
• Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students, including through office hours and other forms of individual teaching.