Graduate Teaching Assistant in Art - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester Metropolitan University

    Manchester Metropolitan University
    Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    fixed term
    Description

    Graduate Teaching Assistant (0.2 FTE, Fixed Term) – Department of Art & Performance

    The Department of Art & Performance invites 22/23 and 23/24 graduates from the BA (Hons) Fine Art, BA (Hons) Art History and Curating and BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History programmes to apply for the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2026.

    The GTAs will provide support the two following programme areas:

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art
  • BA (Hons) Art History & Curating & BA (Hons) Fine Art & Art History
  • The GTA posts are part-time (0.2 FTE/7 hours per week) and two fixed term contracts at Grade 4 are available. Provisionally, the working day is Thursday.

    The key task of the GTA is to provide teaching assistance for the academic staff, and learning support for students within specific programmes. This support might include specialist practice-based workshops, seminars, and general organisation and management of students and resources and supporting with exhibitions.

    Key Tasks will include:

  • Assisting academic staff in the delivery of taught units, ensuring that departmental objectives and learning outcomes are met.
  • Assist academic staff in supporting and measuring student performance and understanding of learning.
  • Assisting in encouraging students to develop skills in discipline specific areas and more broadly in critical discourses.
  • Engaging students in a variety of learning and teaching methods and materials in order to enhance the student experience.
  • NB: Only applications from recent graduates who completed their undergraduate degree in an art programme (Fine Art, Art History & Curating or Fine Art & Art History) at Manchester Met. in 2023 or 2024 will be considered.