Opportunities
Throughout the academic year, the GSA are made aware of various exciting opportunities available to York postgraduates both within and outside of the institution. So far such opportunities have ranged from tutoring undergraduates to getting involved with community based programmes to increase participation and engagement in the education sector.
The GSA will continuously update this page as and when they become aware of new and relevant opportunities available to postgraduates. So keep checking this page to find out what you can get involved with.
The Student Internship Bureau (SIB)
Alongside a degree, work experience remains a vital factor in helping postgraduates secure employment. The Student Internship Bureau (SIB) offers interesting, yet challenging, part-time internships in the local area with a wide range of first-class businesses. Projects focus on self contained pieces of work, are delivered within a distinct timeframe and have specific outputs. All internships offered through the SIB are paid (£6.20 per hour), are available uniquely to University of York students and have, in many cases, led to full-time employment offers on completion of a student’s degree.
Internships are advertised through the Interactive Careers Service; each internship is competitively advertised and interns are selected on the basis of their application and suitability for the position. For more information
Latest Internships
Postgraduates and staff are invited to apply for posts as College Tutors and Deans for 2012-13. There is a single application process for posts in all colleges. Application forms are online now. The following posts are expected to be available:
• Alcuin – two Tutors
• Derwent – one Dean and two Tutors
• Goodricke – up to four Tutors
• James – three Tutors
• Halifax – at least three Tutors
• Langwith – four Tutors
• Vanbrugh – three Tutors (Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23 May 9.30am-12noon)
• Wentworth – two Tutors
Deadline for applications Friday May 11th
Interviews will be held during the week 21 to 25 May 2012.
Eligibility
Applicants for College Tutors must be:
• A full-time postgraduate student at the University of York for the year 2012-13. (Unfortunately for legal reasons part-time students are not eligible).
• Registered for a Masters or in the first three years of a PhD programme at York during the year 2012-13. (Unfortunately for legal reasons students in their 4th or “writing-up” year of a PhD programme are not eligible).
• Not studying for a PGCE or other programme involving lengthy placements (please disclose any likely placements or travel in the application form at the end under “other information”).
Applicants for College Deans must be members of staff at the University of York from October 2012.
Role
College Tutors and Deans are members of the College Welfare Team. College Tutors are expected to work an average of 15 hours a week for the college.
Tutors and Deans are required to live in College and are provided with a free room (tutors) or flat (deans) in college. College tutors rooms are for single occupancy. Partners or spouses are welcome to stay as guests in accordance with College rules but the rooms are not suitable for regular occupation by a partner or spouse. Unfortunately no family accommodation is available.
More details of the role and expectations are available in the agreement that college tutors sign on accepting the role.
Training
Members of the College Welfare Teams are required to attend training. An initial training day will take place in early July. The main training days will be in late September. There will be further half-day or evening training sessions during the year. These are all obligatory for college tutors and deans.
Applications
To prepare to complete the application form you should consider your choice of colleges (up to three preferences) and the skills and experiences that you bring to the role of college tutor or dean. You will have space to submit up to 550 words on “your skills, experience and qualifications for the post” and “how you will enhance the College System if appointed.” There is also space for any other information would like a selection panel to know.
Application forms are online now
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