Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Studentships - Music, Drama, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies

Location: Ormskirk
Salary: A package worth over £20,000 per annum. See advert for details.
Fixed term for 3 years (commencing October 2020)
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 24 January 2020
Reference: EHGT228-1119

A fantastic opportunity to study for a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining valuable teaching experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships at Edge Hill University are designed with a very strong focus on the development of each individual holding a studentship as a researcher, a teacher in Higher Education, and as an academic.

About You

You will have a 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, whilst a Masters degree would also be an advantage. You should have a passion for pursuing original research in your subject area along with the desire to develop your teaching ability by supporting an experienced and dynamic undergraduate programme team.

Highly motivated, resilient and with the determination to succeed, you will be committed to undertaking a PhD and will possess strong written and oral communication skills along with excellent organisational skills.

About the Role

Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University, being both registered students and carrying out teaching/teaching support duties.

Students will be expected to:

• Complete a programme of research training.
• Undertake tailored continuing researcher development.
• Complete a programme of training in teaching in Higher Education.
• Complete a PhD programme of research under the guidance of an appointed supervisory team.
• Undertake up to six hours teaching a week as directed by the Head of Department.
• Undertake up to nine hours per week to mark and prepare.
• Enhance the research culture of the department in which they are located, and of the University as a whole, by participating in development activities including publication and presenting at conferences.

Rewards/Benefits

We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.

From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. In addition to having the opportunity to enrol on our Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (PGCTHE) to support your professional development, we offer a range of specialist development sessions and courses. In addition to the wide range of development opportunities available, the University has a strong focus on the wellbeing of its staff. You will have access to an award-winning staff health & wellbeing programme, benefit from discounted membership to our state of the art sport and leisure facilities and so much more. This is just a taste of what we are able to offer you at Edge Hill University.

Each GTA studentship includes a ‘package’ with a total value in excess of £20,000 for UK and EU students and £30,000 for International students per annum. This includes:

• A stipend of £9,180 per annum
• Full waiver of research degree tuition fees worth £4,300 per annum for UK and EU students and £13,750 per annum for international students
• £5,500 per annum to contribute to the cost of accommodation or free single room postgraduate student accommodation on campus (subject to availability)
• Full waiver of the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education tuition fee (worth £1740)

How to apply

Applicants must complete the online application form via www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs, and attach four separate documents in the following order:

• A ‘Research Proposal’ which should not exceed 2,000 words
• A full academic curriculum vitae
• Qualifications certificates
• IELTs, or equivalent, paperwork and a scanned copy of your passport – click here for further information (international students only).

Interviews will be held between Monday 02 March and Monday 30 March 2020.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society