§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

assistant lecturer

Assistant lecturers share university or college lecturers' academic workload, specifically the provision of lectures to students.

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Description

Assistant lecturers share university or college lecturers' academic workload, specifically the provision of lectures to students. They prepare and teach classes, and meet with students privately regarding evaluation. They also combine their lecturing and other academic duties with conducting their own research in their field of study. Assistant lecturers occupy an autonomous, full-time position, despite what the subservience element in the occupation title may suggest.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

curriculum objectives investigation research methods assessment processes scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

university procedures computer simulation mathematical modelling research design learning difficulties statistics electronic communication multidisciplinary research scientific research methodology empirical analysis

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

provide assistance to lecturer prepare lesson content synthesise information manage personal professional development apply blended learning think abstractly operate scientific measuring equipment teach in academic or vocational contexts provide lesson materials interpret current data guarantee students' safety develop course outline liaise with educational staff promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities monitor developments in field of expertise interact professionally in research and professional environments provide teacher support apply teaching strategies give constructive feedback apply scientific methods cooperate with education professionals assess students communicate with a non-scientific audience use data processing techniques perform classroom management mentor individuals teach university class analyse test data

OPTIONALOptional competences

liaise with educational support staff integrate gender dimension in research promote education course develop scientific theories develop professional network with researchers and scientists guide international students apply for research funding manage open publications promote open innovation in research assist students with their dissertation draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation develop scientific research protocols demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities assist students in their learning assist in the organisation of school events write scientific publications oversee extra-curricular activities work with virtual learning environments increase the impact of science on policy and society write work-related reports design scientific equipment manage resources for educational purposes operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research report test findings speak different languages evaluate research activities conduct qualitative research publish academic research manage research data provide information on study programmes manage student relationships conduct research across disciplines record test data perform project management perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community perform background research on writing subject

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)