The Foundations Development Program at Sabancı University is seeking a qualified teaching assistant for an introductory level humanities course in Art History.
About Sabancı University
Established by Sabancı Foundation in 1994, Sabancı University provides a world class education to its students from undergraduate to doctorate levels. It is distinguished by its educational system which was unique in Turkey when Sabancı University started its educational activities in 1999. It offers freedom to all its students to choose their academic program within the first two years after they are enrolled in the university. Sabancı University is the most entrepreneurial and innovative foundation university in Turkey, according to the University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Index produced by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology in 2018. It also ranks first among the universities from Turkey in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. As a young university with twenty years of history, Sabancı University aspires to become an international reference point for innovation in education and research.
Overview
The Foundations Development Directorate (FDD) is seeking a professional Teaching Assistant for the course Major Works of Western Art (HUM 202).
This course, as other 200-coded humanities courses, is an introductory course that aims to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of the arts, but also with tools for independent and critical thinking. All undergraduate students are required to complete at least one 200-coded humanities course as part of their graduation requirements.
Teaching assistants are expected to lead weekly one-hour discussion sections. The discussion sections are intended to enhance students’ critical outlook and their ability to express themselves through presentations and discussions. Each discussion section consists of about 25 students. The language of instruction is English.
Qualifications
Candidates with an MA or PhD degree in Art History and related fields as well as advanced graduate students who are pursuing an MA or PhD degree in Art History and related fields are eligible for the position.
Qualified candidates’ cumulative grade point averages and the courses they have taken will be taken into consideration.
An excellent command of English is required. Qualified candidates’ language scores will be taken into consideration and candidates with the highest scores will be prioritized.
Qualified candidates’ teaching experience will also be taken into consideration. For candidates who have worked as a teaching assistant in an art history or related fields course before, previous performance evaluations by the course instructors and student evaluation results will be taken into consideration.
The compatibility of the candidates with the respective needs of the course will be assessed. In particular, the candidate’s past experience in teaching humanities courses (if any), their ability to coordinate and manage students, their teamwork skills and their potential to contribute to the course will also be evaluated.
Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to:
- attend weekly HUM 202 lectures and follow the course content
- lead discussion sessions every week
- grade examinations, writing assignments, and discussion section activities
- keep track of student attendance and participation
- help with exam proctoring during all exams
- hold weekly office hours
- attend all training, orientation programs, and meetings designed for HUM teaching assistants
- be an active participant of the Humanities team
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to complete an online application form at
https://crm.sabanciuniv.edu/academiccv/application.php?advertcode=HUM202D-2024
Please make sure to include HUM202D-2024 as the Advertisement Reference Code.
Deadline for application submissions is August 11st, 2024.
About Sabancı University
Established by Sabancı Foundation in 1994, Sabancı University provides a world class education to its students from undergraduate to doctorate levels. It is distinguished by its educational system which was unique in Turkey when Sabancı University started its educational activities in 1999. It offers freedom to all its students to choose their academic program within the first two years after they are enrolled in the university. Sabancı University has been the most entrepreneurial and innovative foundation university in the University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Index produced by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey since 2012. It also ranks one of the top among the universities from Turkey in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. As a young university with twenty -five years of history, Sabancı University aspires to become an international reference point for innovation in education and research.
Sabancı University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination of gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admission and employment policies, and its scholarship and university-sponsored programs.