for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers
TA387298- Fall 2026-GSA SART
* 1060 Assistant & Building Tours
Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit:
School of Fine Art and Music
Semester(s) of Assignment(s):
Fall 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:
Yes
Course Number:
GSA
Course Name:
Course Format:
In-Person
Course
Description:
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
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60
Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)
The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:
No
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:
1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:
1
Duties and Responsibilities AnticipatedDuties and Responsibilities:
- Orientation-Training
- Preparation
- Conducting Labs/Seminars
- Meetings
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading
Other Duties Described:
Working as an assistant to the Foundations Coordinator (3D), the GSA is required to attend most preparation and marks meetings, as well as meet with the coordinator on a regular basis. Duties include preparation of class materials, including some AV presentations. Familiarity with Zoom and Teams is helpful. The GSA will also provide tours of the SOFAM facilities to internal and external guests, and prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
They may also provide tours during Fall Preview Days.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants are required to have graduate level training and a working knowledge of Studio Art.
Preferred Qualifications:Registration in the Graduate Studio Art program (MFA.SART) during the Fall 2026 semester.
Days Required and Wages Days and TimesRequired:
To be determined with Supervisor.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):September 8, 2026 to January 7, 2027
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):Other Posting Information Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Posting Email Contact:Hiring Contact Information:
Kate Artuso, on behalf of John Kissick, MFA Graduate Program Coordinator:
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