GTA | ARCH 505: Architectural History II

Winter 2026 term 1 2 open positions 90 for Masters, 110 for PhD hours total, 7 hours per week at $38.65/hour

Overview of duties

Attend lectures; Lead discussion groups for graduate students on the lecture content and readings; Attend weekly planning meetings; Coordinate discussions with graduate students on possible paper topics and research methods. There may be an opportunity to devise in-class activities appropriate to lectures and discussion and an option to prepare and present an in-class mini-lecture. Job candidates at a PhD level will be involved in grading Masters students.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at SALA or a related field. Preference will be given to students enrolled in SALA’s PhD program. Completion of required MArch history-theory sequence or undergraduate degree in architectural or art history or equivalent is preferred. Will also consider MArch candidates with undergraduate degrees in the humanities. Demonstrable mastery of the course academic material and critical thinking. Communication abilities to guide student learning and lead discussion groups. Some teaching experience preferred.

Application deadline

How to apply

Complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter, please briefly list the history/theory courses you have taken in architecture or related fields, at SALA (ARCH 504/505/523) or elsewhere. Include the percentage grades you received in those classes and your current standing GPA. Please attach a writing sample that demonstrates critical thinking on an architectural history topic.

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Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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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