Spelman College Hiring for Teaching Assistant–The Early College Program in Art History & Curatorial Studies at Atlanta, GA Full Time

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).

Temporary Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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.

Shift:

Days

% 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.