Teaching Assistant--The Early College Program in Art History & Curatorial Studies
Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia
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Temporary Position Title:
Teaching Assistant--The Early College Program in Art History & Curatorial Studies
Temporary Position Summary:An initiative of the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective (AUC Art Collective), the Early College Program in Art History and Curatorial Studies is a 4-week co-educational program designed to encourage rising junior and senior high school students of color to pursue undergraduate studies in art history and curatorial studies. Over 4-weeks (June 21 - July 19, 2024), students complete the Ways of Seeing: Art History, Curating, and Museums course for three (3) undergraduate credits.
The AUC Art Collective seeks a mature, culturally-aware undergraduate or graduate student with a strong academic record to assist the Instructor and the Early College Program with teaching and other duties related to academic support.
This is a part-time summer position effective May 20, 2024 through August 2, 2024. Will work a schedule of 20-35 hours per week. Position will be Hybrid (Remote before the program begins; on campus June 21 - July 19 2024).
- Attend weekly lectures and engagements on campus, at the High Museum of Art and around Atlanta
- Complete all course readings and required materials in advance of the weekly sessions
- Lead 1-2 discussion sections per week while communicating art-historical and curatorial concepts effectively
- Respond to student e-mails or messages for course-related support in a timely manner
- Clarify readings and assignments through weekly office hours, in collaboration with the Instructor, Early College Program
- Provide online course maintenance including but not limited to identifying supplementary videos, readings and other materials as specified by the Instructor, Early College Program
- Assist with weekly course preparation and grading as needed
- Oversee final exhibition projects, completed in partnership with the Education Department at the High Museum of Art
- Work in a collegial and cooperative manner with Program Administration
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level background in the fields of Art History, African American Studies, Museum Studies or Curatorial Studies; an understanding of pedagogy in art history; and a keen awareness of the topical issues related to supporting racial diversity initiatives in the visual arts.
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% Travel Required:0%
Full Time/Part Time:Part-time
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies:1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date:05/20/2024
Position End Date:08/02/2024
Posting Number:TP023
Posting Open Date:01/30/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
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