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PhD Scholarship with Graduate Teaching Assistantship

4 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full time

There are 2 opportunities available. 

The School of Social Sciences seeks to award a number of PhD scholarships with associated Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions to outstanding doctoral candidates with clear potential to excel as academic teachers and researchers. The GTA PhD scholarship is a four-year fixed term position: Students undertake a PhD on a 0.75 FTE basis alongside a 0.25 FTE teaching contract. Remuneration consists of a PhD stipend of £14,427 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate), plus a salary of £7,401. In addition, PhD tuition fees will be covered.

About Our Team

Founded in 1970, the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies specialises in the fields of translation and interpreting studies, as well as intercultural studies such as living cultural heritage, language policy and intercultural communication. Research in the department falls under the auspices of two research centres that reflect our specialisms: the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies in Scotland (CTISS) and the Intercultural Research Centre (IRC). They focus on our established and distinctive strengths of translation and interpretation, as well as building the emerging areas of living cultural heritage and language policy. 

Detailed Description

Two posts are available in the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies. One of the posts will provide teaching support in Spanish, and the other will provide teaching support in British Sign Language (BSL). Under the leadership of the Head of Department, Prof. Jo Drugan, the role-holders will provide teaching support, including large and small group teaching, tutorials and assessment activities. 

The PHD topics can be found in the full job description, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department, the post-holder will: 

  • Undertake a PhD on one of the topics specified above, maintaining an appropriate rate of progress and engaging in relevant training and other events as required. 
  • Develop and deliver teaching in the areas specified above, including delivery to a range of group sizes in both in-person and online environments. 
  • Provide flexible, appropriate, and timely support to students using a variety of media. 
  • Prepare and mark assessments and provide student feedback as required, and in line with School policies and standards. 
  • Contribute to the administrative work of the Department as required. 
  • Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Department. 

Education, Qualifications and Experience 

The person requirements to successfully perform the role.

Essential criteria: 

  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a minimum 2:1 classification (or equivalent). 
  • Excellent communication skills. Candidates for whom English is a second language should meet the University’s minimum English-language requirements for entry onto the PhD programme. If you have not already studied a degree programme that was taught and examined in the medium of English, the minimum overall IELTS score is 6.5 with no score lower than 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. 
  • A viable research proposal for PhD study on one of the topics listed above. 
  • Good general IT skills. 
  • Ability to manage own time in order to balance the requirements of teaching and PhD study. 
  • Ability to work as part of a teaching team to deliver a high quality student experience. 

Desirable criteria: 

  • A postgraduate Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent research experience. 
  • Relevant teaching and/or professional experience. 

How to Apply 

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Wednesday the 10th of July 2024.

Remuneration consists of a PhD stipend of £14,427 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate), plus a salary of £7,401. In addition, PhD tuition fees will be covered