Position: Summer [IN]STITUTE GSI – [IN]ARCH: ED2
Instructor: Ajay Manthripragada | 3 Positions | 20 hours/week (50% time)
[IN]ARCH is an intensive six-week (July 6-Aug 14, 2015) an introductory studio course designed to
help cross the threshold into the world of architectural design. The course will introduce students to
the environment of architectural production and to help them prepare material for further study in
the field. The program structure replicates the graduate school experience: an intensive design
studio complemented by instruction in both analog and digital media tools, lectures by awardwinning faculty and professionals, field trips, and introductions to recent developments in the
discipline. The program allows students to explore architecture and design as well as introduces
them to the studio environment.
We are hiring a total of 3 GSI’s to assist the section instructors in leading [IN]ARCH Studio and each
individually leading [IN]ARCH Media. Instruction on freehand sketching, drafting, model building,
digital representation and sustainable building practices will teach students how to think and
communicate two and three-dimensional design ideas. The studio will culminate in a final design
review, where students will exhibit, present, and discuss their work with CED faculty, graduate
students and alumni.
The position is open to continuing graduate students who are in the Department of Architecture,
particularly those who have taught a course in representation.
The GSI position compensation will include a mandatory GSI meeting of curriculum development
with the instructor prior to the start of the Summer [IN]STITUTE. This date will be determined
before the end of the spring term
The job duties designated below may be required of the Academic Student Employees:
• Attend lectures
• Instruction of sections/labs per week
• Preparation
• Hold office hours
• Evaluate student work
• Perform individual and/or group tutoring
• Class/faculty visits
• Maintain/submit student records
• Perform other tasks as assigned
Training and preparation dates will be determined prior to the end of the spring semester. GSI will
commit to the six week program beginning July 6- Aug 14, 2015 at 50% time. Salary is a step 1
Summer Sessions GSI and includes all scheduled activities per above.
TO APPLY:
The College uses the Tango system to apply for all GSI/Reader positions. To apply, select the courses
you are interested in and fill out an online application. We recommend you prepare the documents
that you need to upload before starting your application.
SUMMER PROGRAMS GSI APPLICATION LINK>>
Deadline for Summer Program GSI Applications: April 24, 2015
Questions? Please email the summer programs office at [email protected].