Teaching Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships are an opportunity for students who are interested in teaching to gain valuable experience in a leadership role in the classroom during their time as a graduate student. TAships are awarded to MFA and MA students who have completed the Critical Pedagogy course or have an MA in teaching.
Graduate Candidates work alongside a faculty member. The compensation is paid hourly, 7 hours a week for 15 weeks, and the selection is based on the student’s teaching packet which is developed in the Critical Pedagogy course.
TA appointments are made for one term only, and are typically for BFA Studio Art and Liberal Arts classes at the 100, 200, and 300 levels such as Basic Drawing, or Writing in Context. This teaching experience combined with a Masters-level degree prepares graduates for teaching opportunities at community colleges and other 4-year colleges and universities.