Biology Tutor

Contract type: Variable Hours – Fixed Term (03/07/2026)

JOB OVERVIEW

Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is based directly within the University of Aberdeen campus. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach, which for you will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach on all Biology modules on our Undergraduate Foundation Programme, International Year 2 and / or Pre-Masters Programmes. You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessment. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You’ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Aberdeen ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminar and tutorial sessions
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessments submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session-level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Master’s in a related discipline (Essential for Pre-Masters Programme)
• Experience of teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience in working with international students (Desirable)

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