About Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Graduate Teaching Assistantships allow research students to fund their PhD through part-time teaching work with the University.
A Graduate Teaching Assistant is responsible to the Head of Department and is expected to undertake teaching and teaching-related duties within the Department - not normally exceeding eight hours per week - while undertaking research leading to a PhD.
Approximately 80% of their time will be spent on their doctoral research and 20% on their GTA responsibilities. Training is provided to help Graduate Teaching Assistants develop their teaching related skills and enhance their professional competencies.
Research Areas and Supervision
We welcome applications from those looking to undertake doctoral research in areas that are compatible with the research interests of our academic staff, which include:
- Environment, Society, and Space
- Geography and Identity
- Nature, Environment, and Society
- Spatial Politics of Change
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Entry Requirements
- First class or upper second class undergraduate degree or an equivalent overseas qualification in geography or a relevant subject with specialisation in human geography or associated subject areas*
- A Masters degree in human geography*
- Standard English language requirements
- It is desirable that applicants have some teaching/demonstrating experience
- Available only to applicants who are eligible to pay the UK/EU tuition fee - i.e., those who are permanently resident in the UK or another EU country
- Available to new applicants only - i.e., existing PhD students are not eligible for this studentship
- Available for full-time registration only
- Applicants must be able to start in September 2015
* or show evidence of achieving this by September 2015
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact:
+44 (0)116 223 1777
geogPhD@le.ac.uk
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1. Draft a brief (no more than one page) personal statement that explains:
- why you are interested in the studentship
- why you would be a good candidate
- how the project fits with your interests/experience/expertise
2. Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic and English language entry requirements:
- include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
- supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
3. Submit your online application or apply by post
Important Advice for Applicants
- The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 May 2015
- Applications that do not include a full research proposal and the required supporting documents will not be considered
- In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, applicants must state that they wish to be considered for these September 2015 Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Geography (Ref. Human Geography)
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