Graduate Teaching Assistant

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking to recruit 10+ Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) for the BA Architecture or the M-Arch Architecture courses at Central Saint Martins (CSM).

 

This is a varied role that may involve:

 

• Mentoring current students by sharing their experiences of understanding briefs, developing creative processes and demonstrating how their work meets assessment requirements and learning outcomes.
• Undertaking the sole delivery of small group teaching (e.g. seminars) and contributing to the joint delivery (with senior academic staff) of lectures.
• Assisting more experienced academic and technical staff in the maintenance of proper conduct in studios and workshops.

 

GTAs play an important role in assisting students to develop their practical skills as well as building a sense of community in the studios and helping students to see how parts of the courses connect together.

About you

We are looking for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) to work with us on the BA Architecture or the M-Arch Architecture courses in the Spatial Practices department at Central Saint Martins. We are looking for Architecture graduates and post-graduates who are looking to develop their teaching and learning skills. 

In your personal statement, please provide a paragraph or two explaining why you are interested in the role and how it relates to your skills, experience and interests. Please also provide a portfolio with work samples alongside an updated CV.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and, if considered to be appoint-able, added to a pool of potential GTAs that may then be called upon at various points during the 2024-25 academic year for short hourly-paid engagements.

You must be resident in the UK to be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistant vacancies.

The closing date for applications is 13th September 2024 at 23:55 (BST).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on the 23rd or 24th of September 2024.

If you wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of role, please do feel free to contact Andreas Lang, M-Arch Course Leader at: a.lang@csm.arts.ac.uk or Carlotta Novella, Year 1 Stage Leader BA Architecture at: c.novella@arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the process to apply for this role please email the CSM Resourcing Team at: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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