What does it mean to be a tutor and demonstrator?

Overview of the benefits and responsibilities of a Tutor and Demonstrator (T&D).

 

What do I get out of being a T&D?

With such a diverse range of courses in multiple disciplines, the School of GeoSciences offers many opportunities for tutors and demonstrators. 

You will teach on both our undergraduate (UG) courses and postgraduate taught (PGT) courses. There are also opportunities to take part in field courses which generally run between April – September.

If you are unsure of what to expect, it could be worth having a chat with your sponsor or someone with experience in tutoring and demonstrating. 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we offered many interactive hybrid teaching methods, including:

  • online programmes
  • videos
  • online discussion boards.

Some of these may continue going forward, and Geosciences does run several completely online courses.

We wholeheartedly encourage all our research students to get involved in teaching.

Our current T&Ds have shared the benefits they have gained:

Working in T&D helps me maintain and improve my discipline-specific fundamental skills. I've also gained new skills in teaching and helping others grow in their own understandings.

Being a Tutor & Demonstrator in the School of Geosciences is a wonderful opportunity that allows you to engage with other students, learn new ideas and collaborate on your own work. It is a great experience that not only is well paid, but that also sets you up with lifetime experience of teaching at a university level. It has allowed me to discover new literature, new concepts and broaden my horizons both within and without academic life."

 

What will I be doing?

You will either work as a tutor or a demonstrator - often both! 

hese roles are paid at different rates, and you would have employment contracts for both roles. There are a number of different duties according to which role you are fulfilling.

For full details, please read the T&D Guidance document, which is available as a PDF:

Some of the areas you can anticipate being involved in are:

  • Seminars and workshops
  • Tutorials
  • Formative and summative marking and assessment of work
  • Demonstration work and other practical classes
  • Field trips
  • Meetings with students (office hours)
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Teaching administration, including mandatory course and team meetings
  • Preparation for tutoring/demonstrating

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