Teaching Assistant - ARCH 551 W27

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Hiring Unit:
Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture

Course Title and Course Number:
Urban Design and Planning / ARCH 551

Estimated Number of Positions:
One (1)

Total Hours of Work per Term:
100

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and help with delivery of resource material to students via MYCOURSES.

• Review and provide feedback on student assignments.

• Engage with students in course-related meetings and semi-structured workshop exercises .

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in a post-professional Master's or doctoral program in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field.

• Preference for students who previously completed the course.

• Working knowledge of urban design, planning, and landscape-related issues.

• Demonstrated excellence in written communication and academic writing.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive rapport with students.

• Ability to respond effectively to student inquiries and provide academic support.

• Experience evaluating assignments, papers, and examinations, and providing constructive feedback.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and, if required, delivering one or more lectures during the term

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