GTA | DES 200: Design Thinking

Winter 2026 term 1 4 open positions 156 hours total, 12 hours per week at $38.65/hour

Overview of duties

Attend one-hour GTA meeting and one 1.5 lecture (back-to-back) each week. Take attendance in the lecture. Independently conduct two 2-hour labs each week with groups of up to 20 students, assisting students with design critiques of their projects. Mark four projects. Number of GTA positions will be based on enrolment. Successful candidates must be able to cover two assigned lab sessions. Please do not apply if you are unavailable Tuesday mornings and Wednesdays.

Qualifications

Current enrollment in MArch, MLA, or MASA/MASLA with strong design skills. Strong leadership and organizational skills essential. Ability to explain subject matter clearly and logically. Ability to effectively lead discussion groups that facilitate student learning. Ability to effectively assist student learning by enabling different skill sets, including oral and verbal communications, problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, planning. Previous teaching experience working independently with undergraduates in highly interactive circumstance is preferred. This is an excellent position for students in their final year.

Application deadline

How to apply

Complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter.

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Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Tutorials Tuesdays + Wednesdays

Please note that course schedule may change. Please refer to the course schedule for the most up-to-date information.

Please note, total hours divided equally across 16 week term. 4% vacation will be added to total hours. 

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