Tutoring positions within the School of Health in Social Science are guaranteed hours (GH), fixed-term posts. These posts are classed as Student Experience positions. This is to ensure that our current PhD students have ample opportunity to development their teaching skills during their degree. When allocating tutors to courses, we prioritise current PhD students before any other applicants. All current PhD students must also confirm to having the support of their PhD supervisor. Applicants should expect to be available for the entire duration of the semester for which you are applying to teach. Tutors must be based in Edinburgh, or able to commute to Edinburgh, as teaching is delivered in-person and on-campus (with the exception of online courses). Marking may be required once teaching has concluded. Full-time PhD Students: The University mandates that full-time students can undertake a maximum of 414 hours of work per academic year (averaging to 9 hours per week). If you hold other positions across the University or externally, those hours must also be considered when assessing your capacity to tutor. Visa restrictions may also apply. Application process You can find all PG tutoring opportunities here: HiSS Tutoring Opportunities AY 24/25. You are invited to apply for any of these opportunities where you believe your experience and skills will allow you to carry out the role of tutor. Some opportunities require tutors to have professional or other qualifications or experience, and this is made clear within the document. The document also outlines the eligibility criteria for our tutoring roles which you should consider before you apply. How to apply Please submit your application form here: HiSS Tutor Application Form. The call for applications closes at 11:00 am on 1st July 2024. What happens after I apply Course organisers will receive all applications in July and will be in touch with you direct if you are invited to interview. If you haven’t heard back by end of August please note your application was unsuccessful. Please do not hesitate to contact me on tutors.health@ed.ac.uk if you have any queries about the application process. If you need additional information about the requirements of the tutoring role please contact the course organiser mentioned in the course catalogue.
