Teaching Assistantship Vacancies – Department of Art History, Art Conservation
and Fine Art (Visual Arts) 2024-2025
For the Summer 2025 term, Arts and Science Online is seeking Undergraduate Teaching Assistants and/or Academic Assistants for ARTF 101: Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting. For information about this course, please visit our website.
Responsibilities:
The teaching assistant will be expected to grade assignments, facilitate online discussion forums, and be available online to assist students with course work. The primary purpose of these positions is to support undergraduate teaching in an online course. More specific expectations will be covered at the beginning of the term.
Requirements:
- Academic Assistant candidates should have a BFA in Visual Art or equivalent
- Undergraduate TA’s should be entering their 4th year of the BFA
- Complete applications will include a cover letter, CV (max. one page), and a portfolio of 5 related images (emphasizing drawing/painting) with title, medium, and size.
- Previous experience with online courses, familiarity with an online learning management platform such as onQ, Brightspace/Desire2Learn, and videoconferencing software (eg Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom) is also an asset.
- Some training and preparation are needed before the start of the course.
- Candidates must be flexible in terms of availability during online office hours.
- Candidates must be willing to provide students with timely and constructive feedback in OnQ.
- Must have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.
- Excellent communication skills are essential, as is superior computer proficiency and ability to work closely with undergraduate students.
- Successful candidates will be expected to have continuous access to high-speed internet in order to provide prompt online advice and electronically monitor the progress of students.
Term Dates
Contract Hours and Rate of Pay
Positions will be offered only if course enrolment allows. The number of hours of work will be determined by actual enrolment numbers close to the start of term.
The rate of pay for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants is $22/hour plus applicable vacation pay.
The rate of pay for Academic Assistants is commensurate with the rates specified in the collective agreements of Academic Assistants (USW Local 2010 Unit 1).
To Apply:
Submit applications through email to the Fine Art Office, fineart@queensu.ca. Applications must be received by May 28, 2025.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Fine Art Office at fineart@queensu.ca.
Posting date: April 29, 2025