Ref Number
B03-03147
Professional Expertise
Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
30-Jun-2026
University College London (UCL) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 41,000 students from 150 different countries, with degree programmes in Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Architecture, Laws, Life Sciences and Clinical Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and more.
We are the only department in the UK which brings together in one place programmes in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities. In addition to its own programmes, DIS collaborates in the delivery of an inter-faculty BSc in Information Management for Business. We have a strong international reputation for research, and are deeply committed to teaching quality.
The Department of Information Studies is looking for several Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) for the 2026/2027 academic year, to support its postgraduate teaching. PGTAs will support running computer practical classes and seminars each week in term-time, during which they will answers to questions related to studied material. Some PGTAs may be required to assist the module leaders mark student assessments (full guidance will be provided). Our modules in 2026 will include a blend of in-person and online teaching and learning activities designed to support students to progress and succeed academically. The PGTA role will then require applicants to be on campus for face to face teaching support. PGTAs will work under the guidance and supervision of the relevant module leader and the PGTA Academic Tutor. Please note that the number of hours to be worked each week will be agreed with the PGTA according to their availability and departmental and module needs and, if applicable, in line with UKVI requirements.
The salary will be paid at Grade 6 on a pro rata basis.
Find out more about our programmes and modules
Excellent working knowledge in one or more subjects delivered through the modules listed in the attached job description. Familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle). Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with students, academic and support staff at all levels. Ability to establish a rapport with students and module leaders from a varied and diverse background. An enthusiasm for teaching and desire to develop as a teacher, such as by attending Arena training and events.
All PGTAs will be required to attend the Arena One introductory Gateway Workshop and will also be encouraged to take on an opportunity to work towards AFHEA (Associate Fellowship) national recognition, as part of their professional development: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/professional-development/arena-one Serving as a PGTA provides a valuable introduction to teaching in Higher Education. We particularly encourage PhD students to apply for this post.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department has a bronze Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.
