IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Assistant Teaching Fellow
Grade:
Level 3a, Learning and Teaching
Job Family
Responsible to:
Dr Lorraine Craig, Academic Tutor
Responsible for:
Delivery of Undergraduate Courses,
Student Supervision and
Administration
Key Working Relationships (internal):
Students, Academic Staff and
Administration Staff
Key Working Relationships (external):
Prospective Students and External
Lecturers
Campus location:
South Kensington
The Purpose of the Post:
The Assistant Teaching Fellow will support the mission of the Department of Earth
Science and Engineering in undergraduate teaching and related administration. The
Assistant Teaching Fellow is not expected to undertake subject-based research; this
is a teaching and administrative post under the Professional, Technical and
Operational Services – Learning and Teaching families.
Key responsibilities:
 Contribute to the delivery of the undergraduate geophysics degree programme by
teaching undergraduates, and assisting others to do so, in two or more of the core
subject areas of mathematics, computer programming, physics, surface processes
as applied to geophysics.
 Assist in the delivery of undergraduate geophysical and/or geological fieldwork
including the planning and execution of the field programme.
 Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate projects.
 Contribute to the examination and assessment of undergraduates, including the
marking of coursework and assignments under supervision.
 Contribute to the coordination and administration of the undergraduate degree,
including outreach and the professional skills development areas.
Teaching and Learning Support:
 To teach undergraduates, as a member of the departmental teaching team, within
the established geoscience and geophysics degree programmes, with assistance
and support.
 To act as a demonstrator in practical and problem classes.
 To support the teaching of geophysics or geology in the field, and in the
organisation of geophysical field classes.
 To assist with developing teaching materials including writing handouts and other
learning support materials.
 To supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them
with learning issues.
 To mark coursework, exam scripts and assignments under supervision.
 To provide constructive feedback including feedback on essays and course
assessment.
 To assist in admissions processes.
 To act as a personal tutor.
 To reflect on teaching practice and delivery, and the development of personal
teaching and learning skills more generally.
 To keep abreast of developments in teaching and learning.
Administration and other activities:
 To assist in the organisation of activities such as student recruitment, student
placements, and outreach work.
 To design and deliver outreach activities for diverse audiences.
 To assist with the delivery of professional development support for students.
 To undertake duties related to course administration, including attendance records,
Health & Safety matters relating to practicals, and other specific departmental roles
as may be required.
 To participate in Departmental meetings as required.
To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the
key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data
Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety,
Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers and supervisors),
Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and
Smoking.
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set
out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities
page
(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to
undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key
responsibilities.
Imperial College London is committed to equality of opportunity and to
eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the
principals set out in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting
Race Equality Policy and Disability Policy and all other relevant
guidance/practice frameworks
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they possess the following attributes.
Imperial Expectations
These are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are
expected to follow:
1) Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity
2) Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams
3) Consider the thoughts and expectations of others
4) Deliver positive outcomes
5) Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination
6) Support and develop staff to optimise talent
7) Work in a planned and managed way
Qualifications:
 A degree (or equivalent) in a geoscience or relevant science subject with possible
higher qualification (or equivalent) in the wider geosciences
Experience and Knowledge:
 Up-to-date specialist knowledge in depth and breadth of one or more core
geophysical subjects, consistent with their delivery within the early years of an
undergraduate geophysics degree.
 The potential to make a contribution to the administration and operations of the
undergraduate programme.
Competencies, Skills and Abilities:
 An ability to support and contribute to the delivery of the core geophysical
undergraduate programme offered within the Department.
 The ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and
effectively to undergraduates.
 The ability and enthusiasm to contribute to undergraduate geophysical or
geological field trips.
 The capability to present geophysical subjects in an enthusiastic and motivating
manner.