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SalaryGraduate 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.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter responding to the job description and stating how you meet the requirements of the role as well as any specialist skills, particular experience and how this opportunity links to your future career plans. Please also state whether you would prefer to work with the BA (Hons) Fine Art or Art Theory and practice (Art History and Curating & Fine Art and Art History) degree programme.
For any informal queries about the role please contact Deputy Head in Art & Performance, Dr Gavin Macdonald: g.macdonald@mmu.ac.uk.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
